Valerie Wiener
| Valerie Wiener | ||
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| Nevada State Senate, Clark 3 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 1997 - 2012 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $137.90/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 4, 2008 | |
| First elected | 1996 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (12 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Columbia, 1971 | |
| Master's | University of Missouri, Columbia, 1972; University of Illinois, Springfield, 1974 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 10/30/1948 | |
| Place of birth | Las Vegas, NV | |
| Profession | Business Owner/Author | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Wiener earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia, in 1971. She went on to receive her MA in Journalism from the University of Missouri, Columbia, in 1972. She then earned her MA in Contemporary Literature from the University of Illinois, Springfield, in 1974. She also attended the McGeorge School of Law of the University of the Pacific from 1976 to 1979.
Wiener was Owner/Vice President of Broadcast Associates from 1972 to 1986. She was also Press Secretary for the United States Senate/House from 1983 to 1988. In 1991 she was an Author for the National Federation of Press Women. She has been Owner/President/CEO of Wiener Communications Group since 1988 and Power Mark Publishing since 1998. She is also currently a Speaker, Positioning Strategist, Consultant, and Author.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wiener served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wiener served on these committees:
Elections
2012
In 2012, Wiener was one of four senators and one representative to be the first senators and representatives term limited by Nevada's 1996 amendment. The 1996 amendment did not go into affect until canvassed by the Supreme Court on November 27, 1996, so legislators elected that year -- and sworn in on November 5, 1996 -- were not affected by the bill until their re-election in 2000.[1]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Wiener won re-election to the Clark 3 Senatorial District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating Anthony Wernicke.[2]
| Nevada State Senate, Clark 3 District (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Valerie Wiener (D)
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14,905 | 64.48% | ||
| Anthony Wernicke | 8,209 | 35.52% | ||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Weiner won re-election to the Clark 3 Senatorial District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating Leo Davenport.[3]
| Nevada State Senate, Clark 3 District (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Valerie Wiener (D)
|
15,747 | 61.01% | ||
| Leo Davenport | 9,974 | 38.64% | ||
2000
In November 2000, Wiener won re-election to the Clark 3 Senatorial District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating opponents Alice Lillie and Lou Toomin.[4]
| Nevada State Senate, Clark 3 District (2000) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Valerie Wiener (D)
|
12,323 | 62.34% | ||
| Lou Toomin | 6,158 | 31.15% | ||
| Alice Lillie | 1,285 | 6.50% | ||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008, Wiener collected $148,732 in donations.[5]
Her five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Boyd Gaming | $7,500 |
| MGM Mirage | $5,233 |
| Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 525 | $5,000 |
| Clark County Education Association | $5,000 |
| South Point Hotel and Casino | $5,000 |
Scorecards
Nevada Policy Research Institute
The Nevada Policy Research Institute, a Nevada-based conservative-libertarian think tank, releases a "Legislative Report Card" evaluating members of the Nevada State Legislature on "each lawmaker's voting record on legislation impacting the degree of economic freedom and education reform." Bills determined by the Institute to be of greater significance are weighted accordingly. According to the Institute, "a legislator with a score above 50 is considered to be an ally of economic liberty".[6]
2011
Wiener received a score of 32.23% in the 2011 report card, ranking 48th out of all 63 Nevada State Legislature members.[6]
Recent news
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External links
- Valerie Wiener official campaign website
- Valerie Wiener official Nevada State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1996
- Nevada State Senate Democratic Caucus biographical profile
References
- ↑ www.lvrj.com Term limits cases argued, Jul. 2, 2008
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State - 2004 General Election Results
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State - 2000 General Election Results
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Valerie Wiener
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Nevada Policy Research Institute, "The 2011 Nevada Legislative Session Review & Report Card"
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Nevada State Senate, Clark 3 District 1997–2012 |
Succeeded by Tick Segerblom (D) |
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