Gwen Howard
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| Gwen Howard | |
| Nebraska State Senate District 9 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2005 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Non-partisan |
| Profession | Social Worker / Senator |
| Website | Biography |
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Gwen Howard (1945-) is a member of the Nebraska Unicameral. She was first elected in 2004 to represent the 9th Nebraska legislative district.
Howard voted in favor of Nebraska Legislative Bill 39, to restrict initiative rights in Nebraska.[1]
Background
Gwen Howard was born, and subsequently raised, on June 24, 1945 in Omaha, Nebraska. She is currently widowed with two children and is known to be Lutheran. Howard is a graduate of Omaha Benson High School, Midland Lutheran College, and the University of Nebraska. She is a social worker and adoption specialist.
Education
Gwen Howard earned her Bachelors degree in Sociology/Psychology from Midland Lutheran College in 1967 and her MSW from the University of Nebraska in 1974.
Professional Experience
Gwen Howard began her professional experience as a case manager for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services from 1969 to 1975. In that year, she became a child protective worker for the same organization until 1989. In that year, she once again transferred positions to a permanency reviewer until 1997, in which year she became an adoption specialist/social worker, her current occupation.
Political Experience
Gwen Howard joined the Nebraska State Legislature as a senator in 2005.
Organizations
Gwen Howard is currently involved in a number of organizations, including the
Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, and the Nebraska Association of Public Employees.
Committees
Gwen Howard currently serves on two legislative committees; the Education Committee and the Health and Human Services Committee.
Contact information
Sen. Gwen Howard
Room 1208, State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2723
E-mail: ghoward@leg.ne.gov
External links
- Official Nebraska State legislature website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- Gwen Howard - Official Website
References
- ↑ LB39 - Provide restrictions relating to petition circulation and change campaign reporting provisions
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