Scott Reske

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Scott Reske
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
from the 37th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2003
Personal details
Political party Democratic
Residence Pendleton, Indiana
Alma mater Purdue University, City University of Seattle
Occupation civil engineering

Scott E. Reske is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 37th District since 2001. He is chair of the Midwestern Legislative Conference, the Midwestern office of The Council of State Governments[1]. Reske is currently a candidate for Unites States Representative in Indiana's 5th congressional district.

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[edit] Early life, education, and military service

Scott Reske moved to Indiana with his family in 1964 when his father began work as a plant engineer in Lapel, Indiana. He was raised in Madison County and graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 1978. He then attended Purdue University studying Engineering. He also volunteered as a firefighter. While in college, he also joined the United States Marine Corps. He also attended Officer Candidate School and was an Honor Graduate from The Basic School in Quantico, Virginia.

After graduating in 1983, Scott accepted a position as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corp and became a Marine aviator. While serving in the Marines, he earned a Masters of Public Administration from City University of Seattle.

As an Iraq War veteran, Scott continued his military service in the Marine Corps Reserve. Serving a total of 28 years, Scott retired as a Colonel in 2009. He was a member of the Pendleton Volunteer Fire Department. He's also a reserve Deputy with the Madison County Sheriff's Department.[2]

[edit] Business career

After leaving active duty in 1992, Scott joined the family business and moved his family back to Pendleton. Scott was a business owner and principal of one of Indiana’s major civil engineering firms, which employs over 100 people. He is also involved with construction products companies.

[edit] Indiana House of Representatives

[edit] Elections

After redistricting, Reske decided to run for the Indiana House of Representatives in the 37th House District and defeated Republican Rob Steele 51%-49%.[3] In 2004, he won re-election to a second term with 63% of the vote.[4] In 2006, he won re-election to a third term unopposed.[5] In 2008, he won re-election to a fourth term with 51% of the vote.[6] In 2010, he won re-election to a fifth term with 49% of the vote.[7]

[edit] Tenure

Iraq War

In 2003, he was the only member in the state legislature that had the possibility of being deployed into the Iraq War. This would bring the Democrats majority down to just two seats.[8]

Labor Union rights

Reske and 36 other Democratic representatives participated in a legislative walkout on February 22nd in opposition to proposed legislation limiting union powers in Indiana. The Democratic departure left the House void of a quorum, leaving only 58 of the 67 Representatives needed to establish a quorum. [9] Terri Austin, Steven Stemler, and Vanessa Summers stayed behind to provide, if necessary, a motion and a seconding motion, which would enable them to stop any official business from proceeding should the Republicans try to do so. [9]

On March 7, House minority leader B. Patrick Bauer revealed the Democratic caucus' hideout to be the Comfort Suites in Urbana, Illinois.[10] According to the Indiana Constitution, Article 4, sections 11 and 14, the House may enforce fines and other methods to compel absent members to return. Beginning on March 7, the Democrats were subject to a fine of $250, to be withheld from future expense or salary payments, for each day they were not present in the statehouse. [11] Regarding their actual pay, House Speaker Brian Bosma announced that the 37 lawmakers were required to be physically present in the chambers to receive their per diem payment, which is $152/day. [10] This move came as a result of the approximated $40,000 in per diem payments automatically made to the legislators during their first seven days of absence. According to reports, the representatives promised to either return the money, or donate it to charity. [10]

March 22 marked the start of the fourth consecutive week of Democratic absenteeism, complete with an increased incentive to return. Governor Daniels and House Republicans upped the ante with daily fines increasing from $250/day to $350/day, effective Monday, March 21. Despite the increased penalties, Democratic resolve remained intact. House Minority Leader B. Patrick Bauer stated that Democrats "will remain steadfast" in their opposition to bills hurting wages and education in Indiana. [12] Rep. Winfield Moses, Jr. (D) called the increase "a poke in the eye," and promised that it would do nothing to break the impasse. [13]

The Democrats ended the standoff after 36 days, returning on March 28. The two sides agreed to compromise on a number of issues, including shelving the controversial "right-to-work" bill.[11] Although the Democrats returned with some of their wishes granted, their actions were not without consequence. Each absent member accrued a total of $3500 in fines given by Republicans. [11]

In January 2012, he voted against the right to work bill. He also said he was one of labor's biggest supporters.[14] Indiana became the 23rd right to work state in the country.[15]

Indiana Pacers NBA team

Reske criticized the City of Indianapolis for pledging to spend $33 million on a new stadium deal for the Indiana Pacers. He said “If they think Madison County taxpayers are going to bail them out, they’re wrong. As long as I represent this district, Madison County won’t pay for the mismanagement in Indianapolis.”[16]

[edit] Committee assignments

  • House Committee on Commerce, Small Business, and Economic Development (Ranking Minority leader)
  • House Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform
  • House Committee on Public Health[17]

[edit] 2012 congressional election

See also: United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana, 2012

Reske announced his plans to run for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. He will run in Indiana's 5th congressional district, vacated by retiring Republican U.S. Congressman Dan Burton.[18]

[edit] Personal life

Scott is married to Jennifer and has three children.[19]

[edit] References

  1. ^ [1], Midwestern Legislative Conference Officers.
  2. ^ http://reske.indianahousedemocrats.org/bio
  3. ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=21258
  4. ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=75954
  5. ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=309904
  6. ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=483524
  7. ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=647256
  8. ^ http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=e7xUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=5jsNAAAAIBAJ&pg=2250,3792697&dq=scott+reske&hl=en
  9. ^ a b IndyStar.com, Indiana Democrats trigger Statehouse showdown over anti-union legislation, 22 Feb. 2011
  10. ^ a b c Fox 59, Fines begin for absent House Democrats, 7 March 2011
  11. ^ a b c The Wall Street Journal, Pressure Mounts on Absent Democrats in Wisconsin, Indiana, 3 March 2011
  12. ^ IndyStar.com, Dems' walkout drags on, among nation's longest, 23 March 2011
  13. ^ WFIE.com, Indiana Republicans say they're done negotiating, 17 March 2011
  14. ^ http://wn.com/IN_State_Rep_Scott_Reske_HD-27_on_Right-to-Work_for_less
  15. ^ http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/01/us-unions-indiana-righttowork-idUSTRE81018920120201
  16. ^ http://heraldbulletin.com/business/x829289053/Reske-says-Indy-can-t-afford-Pacers-deal
  17. ^ http://www.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/34080
  18. ^ Schneider, Mary Beth (September 30, 2011). "State Rep. Reske plans run for Burton's seat in Congress". The Indianapolis Star. http://www.indystar.com/article/20110930/NEWS0502/309300005/State-Rep-Reske-plans-run-Burton-s-seat. Retrieved October 3, 2011. 
  19. ^ [2], Official biography - Campaign website.

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