Greg Adams
| Greg Adams | ||
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| Nebraska State Senate District 24 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Leadership | ||
| Speaker of the Legislature | ||
| 2013 - present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $12,000/year | |
| Per diem | $123/day for those living 50+ miles from capitol, otherwise $46/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 2 four-year terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Mayor, York, Nebraska | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Wayne State College, 1974 | |
| Master's | Wayne State College, 1975 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 6, 1952 | |
| Place of birth | Columbus, NE | |
| Profession | High School Teacher | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Born February 6, 1952 in Columbus, Nebraska, Greg Adams is a high school teacher from York. Prior to his election to the Nebraska Legislature, Senator Adams was a member of the York City Council, and served as Mayor of York.[1]
Adams earned both his bachelor and master of education degrees from Wayne State College in 1974 and 1975 respectively.
Adams has taught American Government and Economics as a high school teacher for York Public Schools since 1976.
Adams is currently involved with the Nebraska State Education Association and was previously involved with the Nebraska League of Municipalities and Nebraska Council of Social Studies Teachers.
Adams previously served on the Nebraska League of Municipalities Legislative Committee and the Nebraska Information Technology Commission.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Adams did not serve on a standing committee.
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Adams served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Chair | ||||
| • Revenue | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Adams served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Revenue | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2010
Adams ran for re-election to the 24th District Seat in 2010. He was unopposed. The general election was held on November 2, 2010.
On November 2, 2010, Adams was re-elected to the 24th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate. Adams was unopposed in the general election.[2]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Adams won election to the 24th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Curt Friesen.[3]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 24 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Greg Adams
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6,088 | |||
| Curt Friesen | 5,891 | |||
Issues
Endorsement
On September 21, 2011, Senator Deb Fischer announced that Adams is one of thirteen State Senators in the Nebraska Unicameral that have endorsed her candidacy for the U.S. Senate.[4]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which Adams was up for re-election, he collected $26,039 in donations.[5]
Listed below are the four largest contributors to Adams's 2010 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kopsa-Otte & Associates | $3,453 |
| Altria | $2,000 |
| Nebraska Association Of Insurance & Financial Advisors | $2,000 |
| Nebraska Bankers Association | $1,500 |
2008
In 2008, a year he was not up for re-election, Adams collected $19,546 in donations.[6]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Nebraska State Education Association | $2,600 |
| Union Pacific Railroad | $1,000 |
| Pfizer | $550 |
| Check Into Cash | $500 |
| Associated General Contractors of Nebraska | $500 |
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Contact information
Sen. Greg Adams
District 24
Room 1107
P.O. Box 94604
State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2756
Email: gadams@leg.ne.gov
Personal
Adams and his wife, Julie, have three children.
External links
- Greg Adams personal website
- Greg Adams official Nebraska State legislature website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ Unicameral Update, From the classroom to the Capitol, Adams makes the Grade, January 26, 2008
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State - 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State - 2006 General Election Results
- ↑ www.1011now.com Sen. Deb Fischer Announces Endorsements from 13 Neb. State Senators, September 21, 2011
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Greg Adams
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Nebraska State Senate District 24 2007–present |
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