Toni Bradford
| Toni Bradford | ||
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| Arkansas House of Representatives District 18 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - January 10, 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $15,869/year | |
| Per diem | $136/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (6 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff (1976) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 31, 1942 | |
| Place of birth | Hot Springs, Arkansas | |
| Profession | Teacher (retired) | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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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]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bradford served on these committees:
- Subcommittee on Planning
- Subcommittee on K-12, Vocational-Technical Institutions
- Subcommittee on Counties and Municipalities, Chair
- Joint Performance Review Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Public Retirement and Social Security Programs Committee, Arkansas Assembly
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bradford served on these committees:
- 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)
Issues
Bradford's 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]
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.
Elections
2010
Bradford won re-election to the 18th district seat in 2010. She faced no opposition.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Bradford won re-election to the 18th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[4]
Bradford raised $16,311 for her campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2010
| Arkansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Toni Bradford's campaign in 2010 | |
| Stephens Group | $1,500 |
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $8,400 |
2008
Below are Bradford's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[6]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Stephens Group | $1,500 |
| Arkansas Health Care Assoc | $1,000 |
| Southwestern Energy Co | $750 |
| Entergy | $500 |
| Medco Health Solutions | $500 |
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External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Toni Bradford
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
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Succeeded by Richard Womack (R) |
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