Bill Avery
Bill Avery was the District 1 representative on the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners in Lancaster County in Nebraska. He won the seat in 2014. Avery did not seek re-election in 2018.
Avery previously served as a member of the Nebraska Unicameral, representing District 28 from 2007 to 2014.[1]
Biography
Avery earned a B.S. and an M.A. from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a Ph.D. from Tulane University.[2] His experience includes service in the U.S. Air Force and work as a trade consultant and a professor of political science at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.[1]
Elections
2010
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Avery was re-elected to the 28th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Nancy Russell.[3]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 28 General election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
Bill Avery |
4,831 | |||
| Nancy Russell | 2,474 | |||
2006
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Avery won election to the 28th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Bob Swanson.[4]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 28 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
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Bill Avery |
5,599 | |||
| Bob Swanson | 4,200 | |||
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Avery served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education |
| • Government, Military and Veterans Affairs, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Avery served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education |
| • Government, Military and Veterans Affairs, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Avery served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Education |
| • Government, Military and Veterans Affairs |
Issues
Initiative rights
Avery voted in favor of Nebraska Legislative Bill 39, to restrict initiative rights in Nebraska.[5]
Campaign finance summary
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2014
In 2014, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 103rd Legislature, 2nd session from January 8 to April 17.[6]
- National Federation of Independent Business: 2013-2014 Voting Record
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- Voices for Children in Nebraska: Legislative Report Card – 103rd Legislature
- Legislators are scored on children's issues.
2013
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In 2013, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 103rd Legislature, 1st session from January 9 to June 5.
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2012
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In 2012, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 102nd Legislature, 2nd session from January 4 to April 18.
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2011
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In 2011, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 102nd Legislature, 1st session from January 5 to June 8.
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See also
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External links
- Profile from Lancaster County
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lancaster County, Nebraska, "Commissioners," accessed October 18, 2017
- ↑ Lincoln Journal Star, "Bill Avery," October 15, 2010
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska - General Election - November 2, 2010," accessed February 15, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "2006 General Election Results," accessed April 10, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska State Legislature, "LB39 - Provide restrictions relating to petition circulation and change campaign reporting provisions," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Legislature, "2014 Legislative Session," accessed June 27, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Nebraska State Senate District 28 2007–January 7, 2015 |
Succeeded by Patty Pansing Brooks |
