Heath Mello
| Heath Mello | ||
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| Nebraska State Senate District 5 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 4, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| 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 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Nebraska, Lincoln | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 2, 1979 | |
| Place of birth | Omaha, NE | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Mello is a graduate of Graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (B.A. in political science), 2002. Prior to his election to the Nebraska Legislature, Senator Mello worked as the senior aide to United States Senator Ben Nelson. [1]
Mello has professional experience as a coordinator for the Metro Community College Foundation.
Mello is currently involved with a number of organizations, including Knights of Columbus, Q Merchants Association, Saint Thomas More Parish, South Omaha Business Association, South Omaha Development Project, and the South Omaha Optimists.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Mello served on the following committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations, Chair | ||||
| • Nebraska Retirement Systems | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Mello served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Nebraska Retirement Systems | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Mello served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Nebraska Retirement Systems | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2012
Mello won re-election in the 2012 election for Nebraska State Senate District 5. Mello was unopposed in the May 15 primary election and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Mello won election to the 5th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Rebecca Barrientos-Patlan.[4]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 5 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Heath Mello
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7,041 | |||
| Rebecca Barrientos-Patlan | 3,460 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Mello is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Mello raised a total of $292,837 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 21, 2013.[5]
| Heath Mello's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Nebraska State Senate, District 5 |  |
$123,758 | |
| 2010 | Nebraska State Senate, District 5 |  |
$93,846 | |
| 2008 | Nebraska State Senate, District 5 | |
$75,233 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $292,837 | |||
2012
Mello won re-election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Mello raised a total of $123,758.
| Nebraska State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Heath Mello's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Fire Fighters | $5,000 | |||
| Nebraska Realtors Association | $5,000 | |||
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 16 | $3,100 | |||
| Eletech, Inc. | $3,000 | |||
| Nebraska State Education Association | $2,706 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $123,758 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Mello was not up for election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Mello raised a total of $93,846.
| Nebraska State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Heath Mello's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Nebraska Education Association | $7,123 | |||
| Steamfitters & Plumbers Local 464 | $5,000 | |||
| Nebraska Leadership PAC | $5,000 | |||
| Great Plains Laborers District Council | $3,500 | |||
| Tenet Healthcare | $3,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $93,846 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Mello won election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Mello raised a total of $75,233.
| Nebraska State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Heath Mello's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Nebraska Bankers Association | $2,500 | |||
| Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry | $2,000 | |||
| Steamfitters and Plumbers Local 464 | $2,000 | |||
| Nebraska Leadership PAC | $2,000 | |||
| Carpenters District Council of Kansas City and Vicinity | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $75,233 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
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External links
- Official campaign website
- Official Facebook page
- Personal Facebook page
- Heath Mello's official Nebraska State legislature website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
- Heath Mello on Facebook
- Heath Mello on MySpace
- Heath Mello on Twitter
- Heath Mello on LinkedIn
References
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Nebraska State Senate District 5 2009–present |
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