Tim Shaughnessy
Tim Shaughnessy (b. August 22, 1957) was a Democratic member of the Kentucky State Senate from 1989 to June 29, 2012. He represented the 19th District.
Shaughnessy resigned his seat early, citing a number of reasons including the fact that there were no plans for a special session and no important issues in his committees.[1]
Shaughnessy attended Jefferson Community College. He went on to earn his B.S. from the University of Louisville. He then received his MBA from Bellarmine College.
Shaughnessy is Vice President for Jewish Hospital Healthcare Services.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Shaughnessy Served on the following committees:
- Economic Development, Tourism and Labor Committee, Kentucky State Senate
- Economic Development and Tourism Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
- Labor and Industry Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
- Transportation Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
- Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
- Transportation Committee, Kentucky State Senate
- Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee, Kentucky State Senate
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Shaughnessy served on the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Kentucky State Senate
- Banking and Insurance Committee, Kentucky State Senate
- Education Committee, Kentucky State Senate
Elections
2012
In November 2011, Shaughnessy announced he would not seek re-election in 2012, but did not give a reason why.[2]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Shaughnessy was re-elected to the 19th District Seat in the Kentucky State Senate, defeating Bob Heleringer (R).[3] Shaughnessy raised $158,245 for his campaign, while Heleringer raised $126,321.[4]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 19 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Tim Shaughnessy (D)
|
36,199 | 59.5% | ||
| Bob Heleringer (R) | 24,615 | 40.5% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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Personal
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Shaughnessy is single and has three children.
External links
- Official Kentucky Legislature page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1996, 1994
- Voting record from KentuckyVotes.org
Footnotes
- ↑ WDRB, "Kentucky State Senator Tim Shaughnessy resigns," June 29, 2012
- ↑ WFPL, "Shaughnessy Forgoes Re-Election Bid to State Senate," November 10, 2011
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Report of 'Official' Election Night Tally Results," November 26, 2008
- ↑ District 19 Kentucky State Senate, 2008 Money Raised
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Kentucky State Senate District 19 1989–June 29, 2012 |
Succeeded by Morgan McGarvey (D) |
