Fred Conley

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Fred Conley

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Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Board Subdistrict 2

Tenure

1999 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

26

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Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

Education

Law

Creighton University, 1980

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Air Force

Years of service

1967 - 1970

Personal

Birthplace

Jonesboro, Ark.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Papio Natural Resources Board vice president

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Fred Conley is a member of the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Board, representing Subdistrict 2. He assumed office in 1999. His current term ends on January 7, 2027.

Conley ran for re-election to the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Board to represent Subdistrict 2. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Biography

Fred Conley was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1967 to 1970. Conley earned a J.D. from Creighton University in 1980. His professional experience includes working as the vice president of the Papio Natural Resources Board.

Elections

2022

See also: Municipal elections in Douglas County, Nebraska (2022)

General election

General election for Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Board Subdistrict 2

Incumbent Fred Conley won election in the general election for Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Board Subdistrict 2 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Fred Conley (Nonpartisan)	96.5	9,479
		Other/Write-in votes	3.5	339

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,818
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Nonpartisan primary election

The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Fred Conley advanced from the primary for Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Board Subdistrict 2.

2020

See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Nebraska State Senate District 11

Terrell McKinney defeated Fred Conley in the general election for Nebraska State Senate District 11 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Terrell McKinney (Nonpartisan)	63.8	6,359
	Submit photo	Fred Conley (Nonpartisan)	36.2	3,601

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,960
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Nebraska State Senate District 11

The following candidates ran in the primary for Nebraska State Senate District 11 on May 12, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Fred Conley (Nonpartisan)	35.1	1,444
✔		Terrell McKinney (Nonpartisan)	18.7	767
	Submit photo	Dennis Womack (Nonpartisan)	14.9	611
	Submit photo	Teela Mickles (Nonpartisan)	12.2	503
	Submit photo	Gwen Easter (Nonpartisan)	8.4	346
	Submit photo	Cornelius Williams (Nonpartisan)	7.3	300
		John Sciara (Nonpartisan)	3.4	139

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,110
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2018

See also: Municipal elections in Douglas County, Nebraska (2018)

General election

General election for Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Board Subdistrict 2

Incumbent Fred Conley won election in the general election for Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Board Subdistrict 2 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Fred Conley (Nonpartisan)	100.0	10,914

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,914
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Nonpartisan primary election

The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Fred Conley advanced from the primary for Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Board Subdistrict 2.

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2020

Fred Conley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Conley's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Fred Conley. I have lived in my district for over 40 years, and have served in public office more than 30 years. I love my district and will fight for its interests.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Our vote is our voice - we need to fight every attempt at voter suppression in Nebraska.
• Security is essential - safe, affordable homes are the key to economic opportunity in our neighborhoods.
• Equitable education is the key to opportunity - it is important we look at protecting our public schools, and increase the opportunity to learn a trade through 2-year tuition free technical school for Nebraska's students.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

My top three priorities are: create a tuition-free two year technical school program for Nebraska students, building affordable and safe housing in my district and supporting public schools. Additionally, I will fight to secure voting rights.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to former State Representative Tanya Cook. She made a big impact for her district by passing and supporting legislation that directly addressed the concerns in her district.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

March by John Lewis. I really resonate with his fight for the vote - back before I ran for City Council in the 1980s, I fought for district-level elections as a community activist. His reflection on his legacy reminds me that there is work to be done, and that good work has been done.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, Transparency and a bit of ambition.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am in-tune to the needs of my constituents because I have lived in the district for over 40 years and have experience addressing their concerns as an elected official.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To represent the people in their district! Also, to be transparent with their constituents and regularly communicate with them as to know their needs.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to be known as the legislator that reinstates town halls for his constituents.

What is your favorite book? Why?

My current favorite is His Truth Is Marching On

John Lewis and the Power of Hope

By Jon Meacham

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

T'Challa of course!

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Moon River by Andy Williams

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I recently lost my 30-year old daughter to cancer in June 2020. I miss her every day. She left behind a young daughter, who now lives with me. This has brought many changes to my life, but I am proud that I can try and make a better world for my granddaughter.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

The advantages are many: we are able to pass legislation quickly and respond quickly to problems that face our constituents. The disadvantages are that the unicameral, while technically nonpartisan, often falls along partisan divides.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Absolutely. People are more effective at their jobs when they have had training and/or experience in them. This spills over to politics, too. An experienced policy maker already knows the avenues to create change, or the people to ask when they do not know which avenues to take.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

Sustainable and equitable public school funding.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

A respectful relationship is the ideal relationship.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Absolutely - consensus and collaboration passes legislation.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

An independent commission to prevent either party from being able to accuse the other of writing their own districts would be preferred.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Given my legislative priorities, I would like to serve on the Education Committee, Judiciary Committee and Natural Resources committee. Those are my top three preferences. My top five would include Urban Affairs and Health & Human Services

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

I would want to focus on my role as representative first.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

No - I have learned so much from many legislators but I really have my own style of leadership.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No. I prefer to be an expert in my role before moving forward to others.

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