Tim Firkins
| Tim Firkins | |
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| Kentucky House of Representatives District 38 | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 2007 | |
| Term in office ended January 1, 2011 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Attorney |
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Firkins worked as General Counsel in the Office of the Kentucky Speaker of the House from 2002-2005. He has also worked as Director of Administration in the Jefferson County Commonwealth's Attorney Office, Office Director for Woolpert Consultants, Special Assistant in the Office of the Mayor of Louisville, and Property Value Administrator for Jefferson County.
Firkins is a member of the Finance Committee of Epiphany United Methodist Church, and the Kentucky Bar Association.[1]
Committee assignments
- Banking and Insurance
- Education
- Interim Joint Committee on Banking & Insurance
- Interim Joint Committee on Education
- Interim Joint Committee on Labor & Industry
- Interim Joint Committee on Licensing & Occupations
- Labor and Industry (Vice Chair)
- Licensing and Occupations
- Subcommittee of Budget Review on Economic Development and Tourism, Natural Resources, and Environmental Protection (Vice Chair)
- Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education
Elections
2010
Firkins lost to his opponent, Republican Mike Nemes by a margin of 5,120 to 4,930. [2]
Firkins ran unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary election.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Firkins was re-elected to the 38th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition. [3] He raised $68,892 for his campaign. [4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 38 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Tim Firkins (D)
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10,205 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008 Firkins collected $68,892 in donations.[5]
Four of his largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Firkins, Tim | $37,650 |
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $600 |
| Independent Insurance Agents of Kentucky | $500 |
| Eli Lily & Co. | $500 |
External links
- Kentucky Legislature - Tim Firkins
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Kentucky Votes profile
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Denver Butler |
Kentucky House District 38 2007–January 1, 2011 |
Succeeded by Mike Nemes |
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