Ken Schilz
| Ken Schilz | ||
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| Nebraska State Senate District 47 | ||
| 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, 1992 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 17, 1969 | |
| Place of birth | Ogallala, NE | |
| Profession | McGinley Schilz Feed Yard | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Born January 17, 1969 in Ogallala, Nebraska, Schilz is a farmer. Schilz earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1992.
Schilz worked as a farmer for McGinley Schilz Company from 1992 to 1995, and has since worked there as a supervisor.
Schilz began his political experience on the Nebraska Water Users Board of Directors in 1995. From 2000 to 2004, Schilz worked on the Governor's Platte River Advisory Committee. Since 2007, he has served on the Ogallala Planning and Zoning Committee.
Schilz is currently involved with a number of committees, including the Keith County Community Foundation Board of Directors, Knights of Columbus, Nebraska Farm Bureau, Ogallala/Keith County Chamber of Commerce, Saint Luke's Catholic Church, Keith County Community Foundation Board, Ogallala Elks Club, Ogallala Planning Commission Board, Water Education Committee for Lake McConaughy Visitors Center, Rotary Club, Keith County Area Development, Keith County Area Development, Western Irrigation District Member, Nebraska Water Users, Nebraska Water Users, Nebraska Cattlemen, and the Boy Scouts of America.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schilz served on the following committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Chair | ||||
| • General Affairs | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schilz served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schilz served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Business and Labor | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2012
Schilz won re-election in the 2012 election for Nebraska State Senate District 47. Schilz was unopposed in the May 15 primary election and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Schliz won election to the 47th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Bernard Fehringer.[3]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 47 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Ken Schliz
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8,075 | |||
| Bernard Fehringer | 6,341 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, Schilz collected $62,875 in donations.[4]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Nebraska Chamber Of Commerce and Industry | $5,528 |
| Nebraska Bankers Association | $4,100 |
| Nebraska Farm Bureau | $2,778 |
| Nebraska Realtors Association | $2,000 |
| Nebraska Telecommunications Association | $1,500 |
Contact information
Sen. Ken Schilz
District 47
Room 1202
P.O. Box 94604
State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2616
Email: kschilz@leg.ne.gov
Personal
Schilz is currently married to Deb Schilz with two children and is known to be Catholic.
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External links
- Ken Schilz's official Nebraska State legislature website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
References
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Nebraska State Senate District 47 2009–present |
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