Jim Smith (Nebraska politician)
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Jim Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 14th district | |
| Assumed office 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Tim Gay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 9, 1959 Pensacola, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Papillion, Nebraska, U.S. |
Jim Smith (born February 9, 1959) is an American politician who is currently a member of the unicameral Nebraska Legislature. He was born in Pensacola, Florida, and resides in Papillion, Nebraska. Smith is a member of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), serving as Nebraska state leader.[1]
Early life
Jim Smith graduated from University of West Florida in 1984 with B.A. in accounting and from Creighton University in 1996 with an MBA. He is a manager in the Omaha Public Power District and owner of Norm's Door Service. He is currently a member of several Chambers of Commerce, including the Greater Omaha, Ralston-Area, and Sarpy County.
State legislature
Smith was elected in 2010 to represent the 14th Nebraska legislative district. He currently sits on the Natural Resources Committee and is Vice Chair of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee. Smith is also the state chairman for ALEC, or the American Legislative Exchange Council and defended it in 2012 when four of his colleagues left it noting that it had become "extreme in its politics".[2]
See also
References
- ^ http://www.alec.org/about-alec/state-chairmen/
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on September 6, 2012. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
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- "Nebraska Unicameral Legislature". Sen. Jim Smith. Archived from the original on April 14, 2012. Retrieved May 16, 2012.
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