Greg Brower
| Greg Brower | ||
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| Nevada State Senate District 15 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 9, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $146.29/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Appointed | January 2011 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (12 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Nevada State Assembly | ||
| 1998 - 2002 | ||
| Education | ||
| Associate's | University of California, Berkeley, 1986 | |
| J.D. | George Washington University, 1992 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | U.S. Navy | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 02/08/1964 | |
| Place of birth | South Milwaukee, WI | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Brower works as an attorney at Jones Vargas.
Brower earned his JD from George Washington University in 1992. He also received his AB from the University of California, Berkely in 1986.
Issues
Campaign themes
2012
From Brower's website[1]
Economic Development
I strongly support efforts to recruit quality businesses to Nevada with the goal of creating good-paying jobs and diversifying our economy.
Fiscal Responsibility
As a state legislator, I have consistently supported balanced budgets without new taxes.
Education Reform
Since my first term in the State Assembly, I have fought for meaningful reforms to our public education system, supporting merit pay for teachers, common-sense improvements to personnel policies, and increased autonomy and flexibility for our local school districts.
Consumer Protection
During the 2001 Legislative Session, I introduced the first "Do Not Call List" legislation in Nevada, aimed at stopping abusive telemarketing practices.
Immigration Enforcement
During the 2011 Legislative Session, I led the fight to require contractors to adopt the federal E-Verify system to ensure that all workers on state public works projects are legally eligible to work in the United States.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Brower served on the following committees:
| Nevada Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Revenue and Economic Development | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Brower served on these committees:
| Nevada Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2012
Brower won election in the 2012 election for Nevada State Senate, District 15. Brower ran unopposed in the June 12 primary election and defeated Sheila Leslie (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4][5]
| Nevada State Senate, District 15, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Greg Brower Incumbent |
50.2% | 29,352 | |
| Democratic | Sheila Leslie | 49.8% | 29,086 | |
| Total Votes | 58,438 | |||
Redistricting
Due to redistricting, many Nevada districts saw dramatic shifts in their boundary lines. As a result, Brower's Washoe District 3 moved from a 3-point Democratic voter registration advantage to a 0.9-point lead towards Republicans. Because of the new Republican voter registration advantage in District 3, Republicans plan to make a strong move for the district in 2012.[6] Brower announced on November 14, 2011 that he would seek re-election to District 3.[7]
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Greg Brower endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [8]
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Brower is available dating back to 1998. Based on available campaign finance records, Brower raised a total of $1,111,056 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 14, 2013.[9]
| Greg Brower's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Nevada State Senate, District 15 |  |
$832,667 | |
| 2002 | Nevada State Assembly, District 26 |  |
$102,755 | |
| 2000 | Nevada State Assembly, Washoe 37 | |
$107,350 | |
| 1998 | Nevada State Assembly, District 37 | |
$68,284 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $1,111,056 | |||
2012
Brower won election to the Nevada State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Brower raised a total of $832,667.
| Nevada State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Greg Brower's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Settelmeyer Campaign Account | $10,000 | |||
| Republican State Leadership Committee | $10,000 | |||
| New Nevada PAC | $10,000 | |||
| Washoe County Republican Central Committee | $10,000 | |||
| Nevada Majority PAC | $10,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $832,667 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Brower lost the election to the Nevada State Assembly in 2002. During that election cycle, Brower raised a total of $102,755.
| Nevada State Assembly 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Greg Brower's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| International Gaming Technology | $5,000 | |||
| Nevada State Education Association | $3,180 | |||
| Friedman, Robert | $2,500 | |||
| Las Vegas Chamber Of Commerce | $2,500 | |||
| Raggio Senate Campaign | $2,250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $102,755 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2000
Brower won re-election to the Nevada State Assembly in 2000. During that election cycle, Brower raised a total of $107,350.
| Nevada State Assembly 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Greg Brower's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Nevada State Education Association | $7,036 | |||
| MTR Gaming Group | $2,000 | |||
| Nevada Manufacturers Association | $2,000 | |||
| Anchor Gaming | $2,000 | |||
| Meiling, Dean S. & Meredith | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $107,350 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
1998
Brower won election to the Nevada State Assembly in 1998. During that election cycle, Brower raised a total of $68,284.
| Nevada State Assembly 1998 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Greg Brower's campaign in 1998 | ||||
| Microflex Medical Corp. | $5,000 | |||
| Art Assocs | $4,500 | |||
| Nevada State Education Association | $4,350 | |||
| Committee To Elect Lynn Hettrick Assembly | $2,500 | |||
| Laxalt & Nomwa, Ltd. | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 1998 | $68,284 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Scorecards
Nevada Policy Research Institute
The Nevada Policy Research Institute, a Nevada-based conservative-libertarian think tank, releases a "Legislative Report Card" evaluating members of the Nevada State Legislature on "each lawmaker's voting record on legislation impacting the degree of economic freedom and education reform." Bills determined by the Institute to be of greater significance are weighted accordingly. According to the Institute, "a legislator with a score above 50 is considered to be an ally of economic liberty".[10]
2011
Bower received a score of 88.63% in the 2011 report card, ranking 2nd out of all 63 Nevada State Legislature members.[10] Brower's score was tied with Michael Roberson. Senator Don Gustavson received a higher score of 89.1. Brower's score was followed by senators Elizabeth Halseth (88.15), and James Settelmeyer (87.68).[11]
Personal
Brower and his wife, Loren, have two children.
Recent news
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- Senate approves medical pot dispensaries - Tbo.com
- Senate passes bill that would raise Nevada property, sales taxes for school ... - Reno Gazette Journal
- Senate Passes Bill for Universal Background Checks on Guns - Carson Now
- Denis: Democrats won't be able to raise Nevada taxes for education this session - Las Vegas Review-Journal
- Politicians ponder next steps - Las Vegas Review-Journal
- Medical Marijuana Bill Passes State Senate 17-4 - Carson Now
- Family Who Loses Son In A Motorcyle Accident Finds Healing in New Law - KRNV My News 4
- 2013 Nevada Legislature remarkable for its collegiality - Reno Gazette Journal
- Nevada Refuses to Let Private Equity Firms Bet on Sports - Pokerfuse
- Gun bill passes in Assembly, expects veto by Governor - Carson Now
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External links
- Greg Brower's official Nevada State Senate website
- Campaign website
- Facebook page
- Twitter feed
- LinkedIn profile
- YouTube profile
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
References
- ↑ Brower for Nevada, "Issues," retrieved October 19, 2012.
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State - 2012 Primary candidates
- ↑ Clark County - 2012 Primary candidates
- ↑ Washoe County - 2012 Primary candidates
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ www.rgj.com "Redistricting means some Northern Nevada candidates might need more time and money for campaigns, be at odds with constituents", December 6, 2011
- ↑ www.lvrj.com "Brower will seek to keep Nevada State Senate seat", November 14, 2011
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Eight Nevada State Senators," November 16, 2011
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Brower, Greg." Retrieved June 14, 2013.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Nevada Policy Research Institute, "The 2011 Nevada Legislative Session Review & Report Card"
- ↑ www.nevadanewsbureau.com Conservative Nevada Think Tank Grades Lawmakers On Taxes, Education Reform, June 28, 2011
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| Preceded by Bill Raggio (R) |
Nevada State Senate District 15 2011-present |
Succeeded by N/A |
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