Toni Bradford
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| Toni Bradford | |
| Arkansas House of Representatives District 18 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2007 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Teacher (retired) |
| Website | House site |
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Toni Bradford is a Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing the 18th District since 2007.
Bradford is a retired teacher, serving in the Watson Chapel School System. She is a member of the Arkansas Retired Teacher's Association, and Jefferson County Democratic Women.[1]
Issue positions
Bradford did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. Her answers to the Arkansas State Legislative Election 2006 National Political Awareness Test are available. When asked her legislative priorities in that test, she replied:
- Make sure that our tax structure is fair and competitive with surrounding states in the recruitment of new and expanding industry.
- Set lower limits on punitive damage awards.
- Continue to improve educational opportunities in our state; hopefully, with less involvement from the courts[2]
Committee membership
- Advanced Communications and Information Technology Committee, Arkansas House
- City, County and Local Affairs Committee, Arkansas House (Vice Chair)
- Education Committee, Arkansas House
- Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Subcommittee on Counties and Municipalities
- Subcommittee on Early Childhood
- Subcommittee on Planning (Chair)
Sponsored legislation
Bradford's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1553 - "AN ACT TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN RURAL AREAS OF ARKANSAS AND TO EXPAND THE OPTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTING AND OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLE RACING FACILITIES."
- HB 2042 - "TO EXEMPT THE SEABROOK CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTER, INC., A PRIVATE NONPROFIT ENTITY, FROM PAYMENT OF SALES AND USE TAX."
- HB 2043 - "TO AMEND TITLE 6 CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS. "
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Major donors
Below are Bradford's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[3]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Stephens Group | $1,500 |
| Arkansas Health Care Assoc | $1,000 |
| Southwestern Energy Co | $750 |
| Entergy | $500 |
| Medco Health Solutions | $500 |
External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Toni Bradford
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
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