Brad Ashford
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| Brad Ashford | |
| Nebraska State Senate District 20 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1987 | |
| Current term ends 1995 | |
| Political party | Non-partisan |
| Profession | Attorney / Senator |
| Website | Biography |
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Brad Ashford (1949-) is a member of the Nebraska Unicameral representing District 20. He was first elected to this office in 1986.
Ashford voted in favor of Nebraska Legislative Bill 39, to restrict initiative rights in Nebraska.[1]
Background
Born November 11, 1949 in Omaha, Nebraska, Ashford is a graduate of Westside High School, Gustavus Adolphus College, Colgate University, and the Creighton University School of Law. Ashford is is currently married to Ann Ferlic with three children and works as both an attorney and businessman.
Education
Brad Ashford earned his Bachelors degree from Colgate University in 1971 and his Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law in 1974.
Professional Experience
Brad Ashford began his professional experience in 1974 as an attorney for the General Counsel's Office of the Federal Highway Administration which lasted for one year. In 1975, Ashford began working as an attorney for Bradford and Cohen and he would continue to work there until 2003. In the mean time, starting in 1983, he began to work as a hearing examiner for the Nebraska Department of Education until 1984. In that year, he became a judge for the Nebraska Court of Industrial Relations for two years, his serivce ending in 1986. In 1998, he became the vice president and business development investor of Discoverwhy.com and he is currently the co-owner of the Nebraska Clothing Company, which began in 1993.
Political Experience
Brad Ashford was a senator for the Nebraska Legislature from 1987 to 1995.
Organizations
Brad Ashford was involved in a number of organizations, including the Omaha Housing Authority, American Arbitration Association, American Bar Association, Downtown Omaha, Incorporated, Minnesota Bar Association, Nebraska Bar Association, Nebraska Bar Foundation, Nebraska Court of Industrial Relations, Old Market Association, Omaha Bar Association, Omaha Housing Authority, Omaha Suburban Rotary, RACECO, Salvation Army Advisory Board, and the Westside High School Open Enrollment Committee.
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
Brad Ashford served on a few non-legislative committees, including the Commission of Industrial Relations, Douglas County Efficiency Committee, Downtown Business Improvement District, and the Metropolitan Omaha Convention Sports Entertainment Authority.
Committee
Brad Ashford served on two legislative committees, the Education Committee and the Judiciary Committee.
Contact information
Sen. Brad Ashford
Room 1103, State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2622
E-mail: bashford@leg.ne.gov
External links
- Official Nebraska State legislature website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ LB39 - Provide restrictions relating to petition circulation and change campaign reporting provisions
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