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Mary Salmon
| Mary Salmon | ||
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| Arkansas State Senate District 31 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003-January 10, 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $15,869 per year | |
| Per diem | $136 per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 4, 2008 | |
| First elected | November 2002 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Arkansas House of Representatives | ||
| 1999-2002 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Arkansas Tech University (1961) | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Consultant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Salmon was Commissioner of the Lakewood Improvement District. She served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1999 to 2002.
She earned her BA from Arkansas Tech University in 1961. Salmon was an Appointment Coordinator for Governor of Arkansas Bill Clinton from 1984 to 1990. She has also worked as Executive Director and as a Teacher. She is currently a Consultant.
Salmon will be ineligible to run for re-election to the Arkansas State Senate in 2012 due to term limits.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Salmon served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee, Arkansas State Senate
- Legislative Council, Arkansas Assembly, Chair
- Lottery Commission Legislative Oversight Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Joint Budget Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Subcommittee on Special Language
- Education Committee, Arkansas State Senate, Vice Chair
- Senate Efficiency Committee, Arkansas State Senate
- Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Joint Performance Review Committee, Arkansas Assembly
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Salmon served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development
- Children and Youth Committee, Arkansas State Senate
- Education Committee, Arkansas State Senate
- Senate Rules, Resolutions and Memorials Committee, Arkansas State Senate
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Salmon won re-election to the 31st District Seat in the Arkansas State Senate, running unopposed in the general election.[1]
Salmon raised $46,688 for her campaign.[2]
Campaign donors
2010 (Off-cycle)
Salmon raised no money in the 2010 election cycle.
2008
In 2008, Salmon collected $46,688 in donations.[3]
Her largest contributor in 2008 was Friedkin Business Services, which donated $2,000.
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term "Mary + Salmon + Arkansas + Senate"
Mary Salmon News Feed
- Thirty-seven Ouachita students named to Who's Who - Ouachita Baptist University News
- Sanford Comeback: Redemption or Partisan Proclivities - The Moderate Voice
- ACLU of Arkansas Rights of Spring Annual Awards Event - In Arkansas
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Personal
Salmon and her husband, Don, have two children.
External links
- Official Arkansas State Senate website of Senator Mary Salmon
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Mary Salmon
- Campaign Contributions: 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000
- Mary Salmon on LinkedIn
References
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| Preceded by - |
Arkansas State Senate District 31 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Joyce Elliott (D) |
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