Tanya Cook
| Tanya Cook | ||
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| Nebraska State Senate District 13 | ||
| 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 | Georgetown University, 1986 | |
| Master's | University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 1994 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 9, 1964 | |
| Place of birth | Guam | |
| Profession | President, City Girl Communications | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Born in Guam on November 9, 1964, Cook is a graduate of Georgetown University, and has a M.A. from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Her career prior to her election was in the Nebraska executive branch, serving as the Director of Urban Affairs in the Governor's office. Her experience outside of Nebraska includes serving in the administration of former New York City Mayor David Dinkins. [1]
Cook earned her bachelor's degree in international business from Georgetown University in 1986, and her M.A. in training and development in 1994 from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Cook has additional professional experience within the NW Ayer Advertising Agency, and as president of City Girl Communications.
Cook has additional political experience on the staff of Ben Nelson, the staff of Brenda Council during her runs for city council and mayor, on the Wells Fargo Bank Community Advisory Board, and on the Governor's Omaha Advisory Council for Lead Safe.
Tanya Cook is involved with a number of organizations, including the American Council of Young Political Leaders, Florence Kiwanis, Girls Incorporated Board, Leadership Omaha Alumni Association, Neighborhoods, North Omaha Commercial Club, and the Omaha Public Library Foundation Board.
Tanya Cook currently serves on one non-legislative committee, the Commission for the Protection of Children.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Cook served on the following committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cook served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business and Labor | ||||
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
| • Urban Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cook served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • General Affairs | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
| • Urban Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2012
Cook won re-election in the 2012 election for Nebraska State Senate District 13. Cook ran unopposed in the May 15 primary election and defeated Timothy Ashford in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 13, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Tanya Cook Incumbent |
60.7% | 7,620 | |
| Nonpartisan | Timothy Ashford | 39.3% | 4,940 | |
| Total Votes | 12,560 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Cook won election to the 13th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Kurt Geschwender.[4]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 13 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Tanya Cook
|
8,074 | |||
| Kurt Geschwender | 5,568 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Cook is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Cook raised a total of $201,348 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 22, 2013.[5]
| Tanya Cook's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Nebraska State Senate, District 13 |  |
$81,664 | |
| 2010 | Nebraska State Senate, District 13 |  |
$35,462 | |
| 2008 | Nebraska State Senate, District 13 | |
$84,222 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $201,348 | |||
2012
Cook won re-election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Cook raised a total of $81,664.
| Nebraska State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tanya Cook's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Nebraska State Education Association | $16,455 | |||
| Nebraska Optometric Association | $2,500 | |||
| Nebraska Realtors Association | $2,500 | |||
| Union Pacific Railroad | $2,000 | |||
| Nebraska State AFL-CIO | $1,850 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $81,664 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Cook was not up for election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Cook raised a total of $35,462.
| Nebraska State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tanya Cook's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Nebraska Education Association | $2,800 | |||
| Nebraska Leadership Pac | $2,000 | |||
| Nebraska Association Of Trial Attorneys | $2,000 | |||
| Union Pacific Railroad | $1,500 | |||
| Nebraska United Transportation Union | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $35,462 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Cook won election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Cook raised a total of $84,222.
| Nebraska State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tanya Cook's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Nebraska Education Association | $4,400 | |||
| Nebraska Association Of Trial Attorneys | $4,000 | |||
| Nebraska PAC | $2,500 | |||
| Renner, Liz | $2,500 | |||
| Lozier, Dianne S. | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $84,222 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
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External links
- Tanya Cook's official Nebraska State legislature website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
- Tanya Cook on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Unicameral Update, Senator Cooks returns to Capitol in new role, January 29, 2009
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State - 2012 Candidate List for the Primary Election
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Report of The Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska - Primary Election, May 15, 2012," accessed 29 June 2012
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Cook, Tanya." Retrieved May 22, 2013.
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