Michael Von Flatern
| Michael Von Flatern | ||
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| Wyoming State Senate District 24 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 2, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $150/day | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Saint Bernard's High School, 1972 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 19, 1954 | |
| Place of birth | New London, CT | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Flatern was owner and president of Von's Welding, Incorporated from 1979 to 1997. Since 1997, he has been the owner and president of Innovative Mining and Equipment, Limited Liability Company. He is also a pilot.
Flatern received his diploma from Saint Bernard's High School in 1972.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Von Flatern served on the following committees:
| Wyoming Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Revenue | ||||
| • Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Joint Revenue | ||||
| • Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Flatern served on these committees:
| Wyoming Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Joint Appropriations | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Flatern served on these committees:
| Wyoming Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Transportation and Highways | ||||
Issues
Fuel tax support
The Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Interim Committee voted October 11, 2010 to support a graduated increase in the state tax on gasoline and diesel fuel. The phased in tax increase would add an additional 10 cents to Wyoming’s existing 14 cents a gallon tax by 2013.
"It’s been 12 years headed for 13 years since we raised the fuel tax. I think it’s time we did it," said Sen. Von Flatern.
The committee voted 11-3 to sponsor the legislation after hearing from the Wyoming Department of Transportation about the deteriorating condition of the state’s highways.
Under current funding trends, WyDOT projects it will have $294 million for highways, but would need $428.5 million to preserve the state’s existing investment in roadways, according to a WyDOT report presented to the committee. The state would need $134.5 million more than projected under the current formula to keep the roadways from worsening.
To make improvements to the highway system, the report shows the state needs to spend $651.2 million.
For every dollar not spent on timely preventive maintenance, $4 to $8 will be needed for complete reconstruction a few years later, said Kevin Hibbard, WyDOT’s budget officer.
The tax could generate $73 million when the entire 10-cent hike goes into effect on July 1, 2013. WyDOT would get $49.3 million. Counties would get $16.9 million, and cities would get $6.9 million. The first 3 cents would be levied beginning July 1, and would raise an estimated $21 million. The tax would be raised to 6 cents a gallon in July 2012, garnering $43 million.[2]
Elections
2012
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2012
Von Flatern won re-election in the 2012 election for Wyoming State Senate, District 24.[3] Von Flatern ran unopposed in the August 21st primary and defeated Bradley Edward Kramer (Wyoming Country Party) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[4]
| Wyoming State Senate, District 24, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Country | Bradley Edward Kramer | 15.9% | 1,112 | |
| Republican |  Michael Von Flatern Incumbent |
83.7% | 5,853 | |
| Write-Ins | Various | 0.4% | 26 | |
| Total Votes | 6,991 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Michael Von Flatern won re-election to the Wyoming State Senate, District 24. He ran unopposed. [5]
Von Flatern raised $1,460 for his campaign.[6]
| Wyoming State Senate, District 24 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Michael Von Flatern (R)
|
6,014 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Von Flatern is available dating back to 2004. Based on available campaign finance records, Von Flatern raised a total of $24,122 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 10, 2013.[7]
| Michael Von Flatern's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Wyoming State Senate, District 24 |  |
$7,250 | |
| 2010 | Wyoming State Senate, District 24 |  |
$0 | |
| 2008 | Wyoming State Senate, District 24 | |
$1,460 | |
| 2006 | Wyoming State Senate, District 24 | |
$0 | |
| 2004 | Wyoming State Senate, District 24 | |
$15,412 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $24,122 | |||
Von Flatern won re-election to the Wyoming State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Von Flatern raised a total of $7,250.
| Wyoming State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael Von Flatern's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| ConPAC Contractors PAC | $1,000 | |||
| Wyoming Association of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| QEP Resources | $500 | |||
| Farmers Insurance Group | $500 | |||
| Williams Companies | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $7,250 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Von Flatern was not up for election to the Wyoming State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Von Flatern raised a total of $0.
| Wyoming State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael Von Flatern's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| N/A | $0 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $0 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Von Flatern won re-election to the Wyoming State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Von Flatern raised a total of $1,460.
| Wyoming State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael Von Flatern's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Lawrence, Dr. Joe & Deb | $500 | |||
| Lawrence, Dr. Joe & Deb | $500 | |||
| White, Dan | $100 | |||
| Jordan, Roger & Kristi | $100 | |||
| Mills, Bob & Jody | $100 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $1,460 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Von Flatern was not up for election to the Wyoming State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Von Flatern raised a total of $0.
| Wyoming State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael Von Flatern's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| N/A | $0 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $0 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Von Flatern won election to the Wyoming State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Von Flatern raised a total of $15,412.
| Wyoming State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael Von Flatern's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Von Flatern, Michael & Margie | $2,243 | |||
| Associated General Contractors of Wyoming | $1,250 | |||
| Von Flatern, Michael | $1,000 | |||
| Wyoming Association of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Wyoming Education Association | $900 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $15,412 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Michael and his wife Margie have two children.
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- Wyoming legislators may tighten veteran license plate rules - Billings Gazette
- Wyo legislators may tighten veteran license plate rules - Casper Star-Tribune Online
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External links
- Biography from the Wyoming Legislature
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- Michael Von Flatern on Facebook
- Michael Von Flatern on Twitter
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Sen. Von Flatern
- ↑ "Legislative committee sponsors graduated fuel tax increase," Wyoming-Cowboy State Free Press, October 12, 2010
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State "2012 Candidate List
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State "2012 Candidate List
- ↑ Wyoming State Election Results, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Von Flatern, Michael" Accessed June 10, 2013
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