Toni Bradford
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| Toni Bradford | ||
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| Arkansas House of Representatives District 18 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $15,869/year | |
| Per diem | $136/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (6 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff (1976) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 31, 1942 | |
| Place of birth | Hot Springs, Arkansas | |
| Profession | Teacher (retired) | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Bradford is a retired teacher, serving in the Watson Chapel School System. She is a member of the Arkansas Retired Teacher's Association, and Jefferson County Democratic Women.[1]
Issues
Bradford did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. Her answers to the Arkansas State Legislative Election 2006 National Political Awareness Test are available. When asked her legislative priorities in that test, she replied:
- Make sure that our tax structure is fair and competitive with surrounding states in the recruitment of new and expanding industry.
- Set lower limits on punitive damage awards.
- Continue to improve educational opportunities in our state; hopefully, with less involvement from the courts[2]
Sponsored legislation
Bradford's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1553 - "AN ACT TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN RURAL AREAS OF ARKANSAS AND TO EXPAND THE OPTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTING AND OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLE RACING FACILITIES."
- HB 2042 - "TO EXEMPT THE SEABROOK CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTER, INC., A PRIVATE NONPROFIT ENTITY, FROM PAYMENT OF SALES AND USE TAX."
- HB 2043 - "TO AMEND TITLE 6 CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS. "
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bradford has been appointed to these committees:
- Subcommittee on Planning
- Subcommittee on K-12, Vocational-Technical Institutions
- Subcommittee on Counties and Municipalities, Chair
- Joint Performance Review Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Public Retirement and Social Security Programs Committee, Arkansas Assembly
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bradford served on these committees:
- Advanced Communications and Information Technology Committee, Arkansas House
- City, County and Local Affairs Committee, Arkansas House (Vice Chair)
- Education Committee, Arkansas House
- Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Subcommittee on Counties and Municipalities
- Subcommittee on Early Childhood
- Subcommittee on Planning (Chair)
Elections
2010
Bradford won re-election to the 18th district seat in 2010. She faced no opposition.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Bradford won re-election to the 18th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[4]
Bradford raised $16,311 for her campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2010
| Arkansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Toni Bradford's campaign in 2010 | |
| Stephens Group | $1,500 |
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $8,400 |
2008
Below are Bradford's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[6]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Stephens Group | $1,500 |
| Arkansas Health Care Assoc | $1,000 |
| Southwestern Energy Co | $750 |
| Entergy | $500 |
| Medco Health Solutions | $500 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Toni + Bradford + Arkansas + House
- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
Toni Bradford News Feed
- The Queen: Majesty and modesty - The Independent
- NFP Sunday Blitz - National Football Post
- Signing Day Capsules - State, Big 12 and Overall: RB Gray anchors Texas ... - Brownsville Herald
- Go! Stage & Screen calendar: Jan. 27-Feb. 2 - Times Herald-Record
External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Toni Bradford
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
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| Preceded by ' | Arkansas House District 18 2007–present | Succeeded by NA |
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