John Waterman
| John Waterman | ||
 | ||
| Indiana State Senate District 39 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1994-present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 19 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $22,616.46/year | |
| Per diem | $152/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1994 | |
| Next election | November 2014 | |
| Term limits | No | |
| Education | ||
| Other | Police Academy | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 13, 1952 | |
| Profession | Independent businessman | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Waterman joined the Indiana State Senate in 1994. He has served in that position since, representing the 39th district.
Waterman is the former owner and operator of a Contracting Business. He worked as Sullivan County Sheriff from 1986 to 1994. He is currently an Independent Businessman.
Waterman attended Police Academy.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Waterman served on the following committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Corrections and Criminal Law | ||||
| • Public Policy | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Waterman served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Corrections, Criminal, and Civil Matters | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Waterman served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Corrections, Criminal, and Civil Matters | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
Issues
Law enforcement drones
On January 10, 2013, Waterman became the second author of SB 0020, a bill restrict the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) introduced by Senator Jim Tomes on January 7. This bill would ban anyone, including law enforcement officers, from using drones for surveillance purposes without the permission of the surveillance's subjects and would also ban the use of any evidence collected using a drone without the subject's permission. Intentional violation of the drone ban would be a Class D felony. The bill would forbid the use of government funds for purchasing drones beginning on July 1, 2013.[1] SB 0020 was referred to the Rules and Legislative Procedure Committee on January 7.[2]
Elections
2010
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2010
Waterman defeated Democratic candidate Steven Thais by a margin of 22,340 to 13,083 in the November 2 general election. [3]
In the May 4 primary election, Waterman defeated Ron Boger by a margin of 7,040 to 1,705. [4]
| Indiana State Senate, District 39 General Election 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 John Waterman (R)
|
22,340 | 63.1% | ||
| Steven Thais (D) | 13,083 | 36.9% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Republican John Waterman won re-election to the Indiana State Senate District 39 receiving 19,367 votes, ahead of Democrat Steven Thais receiving 17,301 votes.[5]
| Indiana State Senate, District 39 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John Waterman (R)
|
19,367 | |||
| Steven Thais (D) | 17,301 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Waterman received $30,850 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Indiana State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Waterman's campaign in 2010 | |
| Vision Concepts | $10,500 |
| Cmte To Elect Connie Lawson State Senator | $2,500 |
| Indiana Trial Lawyers Association | $2,000 |
| Operating Engineers Local 841 | $1,650 |
| AT&T | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $30,850 |
2008
In 2008, a year Waterman was not up for re-election, he collected $15,700 in donations.[7]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Operating Engineers Local 841 | $1,750 |
| AT&T | $1,000 |
| Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Indiana | $1,000 |
| Matthew Meinema | $1,000 |
| Salija Kemal | $1,000 |
| David Hannum | $1,000 |
2006
In 2006, Waterman collected $28,000 in donations.[8]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Indiana Trial Lawyers Association | $4,500 |
| Richard P. Gray Campaign Fund | $2,000 |
| AT&T | $1,500 |
| Build Indiana Council | $1,500 |
2002
In 2002, Waterman collected $49,741 in donations while winning re-election.[9]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Indiana Chamber of Commerce | $10,000 |
| Indiana Republican Party | $5,165 |
| Ooperating Engineers Local 841 | $2,450 |
1998
In 1998, Waterman collected $76,936 in donations while winning re-election.[10]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Senate Majority Campaign Committee | $24,955 |
| Lawyers PAC-Law PAC of in | $10,000 |
| Citizens for Robert D Green | $5,000 |
Personal
Waterman and his wife, Cheryl, have six children.
External links
- Official Indiana State Senate website of John Waterman
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- John Waterman 2011 Post-session summary
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1994
References
- ↑ Text of Indiana SB 0020
- ↑ Bill information on SB 0020
- ↑ Indiana State Senate Official General Election Results
- ↑ Results for the May 4, 2010 primary in Indiana
- ↑ Indiana Senate official election results for 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign donations
- ↑ Waterman Campaign Donors, 2008
- ↑ Waterman Campaign Donors
- ↑ Waterman Campaign Donors, 2002
- ↑ Waterman Campaign Donors, 1998
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