Bill Avery
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| Bill Avery | ||
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| Nebraska State Senate District 28 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $12,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day for those living 50+ miles from capitol, otherwise $39/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 2 four-year terms | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Tennessee, 1968 | |
| Master's | University of Tennessee, 1971 | |
| Ph.D. | Tulane University, 1975 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 7, 1942 | |
| Place of birth | Harnett County, NC | |
| Profession | International Trade Consultant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Avery voted in favor of Nebraska Legislative Bill 39, to restrict initiative rights in Nebraska.[1]
Born February 7, 1942 in Harnett County, North Carolina, Avery is a professor emeritus at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is a member of Common Cause Nebraska and the Democratic National Committee.
Avery earned his Bachelors degree and Masters degree from the University of Tennessee in 1968 and 1971 respectively and his PhD from Tulane University in 1975. All three degrees are in political science.
Avery has professional experience in the United States Air Force, as a political science instructor at Tulane University, and as circulation promotions manager for the Knoxville News Sentinel. He currently works as a professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and as an international trade consultant.
Avery began his political experience on the Democratic National Committee and later joined the Nebraska State Legislature as a senator in 2007.
Avery is currently involved in a number of organizations, including the American Academy of Political Science, Boy Scouts of America, Common Cause Nebraska, Common Cause National Governing Board, First Plymouth Congregational Church, Habitat for Humanity International Studies Association, International Political Economy Section, Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, and the Lincoln Independent Business Association.
Avery currently serves on three non-legislative committees; the Lincoln Public Schools Bond Committee, Lincoln Public Schools Needs Committee, and the Vote Nebraska Initiative Task Force.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Avery has been appointed to these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Avery served on these committees:
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.[2]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 28 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Bill Avery
| 4,831 | |||
| Nancy Russell | 2,474 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Avery won election to the 28th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Bob Swanson.[3]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 28 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bill Avery
| 5,599 | |||
| Bob Swanson | 4,200 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which Avery was up for re-election, he collected $56,787 in donations.[4]
Listed below are the four largest contributors to Avery's 2010 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Nebraska Education Association | $7,500 |
| Nebraska Association Of Trial Attorneys | $4,000 |
| Nebraska Bankers Association | $2,500 |
| Nebraska State AFL-CIO | $2,200 |
2008
In 2008, a year he was not up for re-election, Avery collected $29,665 in donations.[5]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rena Pappas | $4,000 |
| Nebraska State Education Association | $3,125 |
| Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys | $2,000 |
| Nebraska United Transportation Union | $2,000 |
| Union Pacific Railroad | $1,500 |
Contact information
Sen. Bill Avery
Room 1016, State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2633
E-mail: bavery@leg.ne.gov
Personal
Avery and his wife, Ann, have three children.
External links
- Bill Avery's official campaign website
- Bill Avery's official Nebraska State legislature website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
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| Preceded by - | Nebraska State Senate District 28 2007–present | Succeeded by NA |
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