Brenda Council
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| Brenda Council | |
| Nebraska State Senate District 11 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2008 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Non-partisan |
| Profession | Attorney / Senator |
| Website | Biography |
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Brenda Council (1955-) is a member of the Nebraska Unicameral representing District 11. She was first elected in 2008.
Background
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Senator Council is a graduate of University of Nebraska-Lincoln (B.S. in secondary education, with distinction), 1974, and has a law degree from Creighton University, 1977. Her career prior to her election to the Nebraska legislature has been primarily focused on Education, serving on the Nebraska Board of Education, and with various education advocacy groups. [1] She is currently married to her husband Otha with two children.
Education
Brenda Council earned her Bachelors degree in secondary education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1974 and her Juris Doctor from Creighton University in 1977.
Professional Experience
- Of Counsel, Whitner Law Firm, present
- Judge, Nebraska Commission of Industrial Relations, 2001-2005
- Attorney, Polk, Waldman, Wickman and Council, 2002
- Partner, Kutak Rock, 1998-2002
- Senior Contracts Counsel/Senior Real Estate Counsel/Senior Labor Counsel, Union Pacific Railroad, 1980-1998
- Field Attorney, National Labor Relations Board, 1977-1980
- Board Member, Community Bank of Nebraska
- Visiting Professor, Creighton Law School
- Board Member, Creighton University Medical Center
- Board Member, Nebraska Aids Project
- Board Member, Nebraska Community Foundation
- New Community Development Corporation
- Board Member, Norwest Bank Advisory Board
- Attorney, Polk, Waldman, Wickman and Council
- Faculty Member, Railroad and Airline Labor Law, American Bar Association, American Legal Institute
- Board Member, Salvation Army
- Board Member, Susan A. Buffett Foundation
- Board Member, United Way of the Midlands
- University of Nebraska Medical Center Institutional Review Board
- Board Member, Urban League of Nebraska
- Board Member, North Branch, YMCA (Young Men's Catholic Association).
Political Experience
- Senator, Nebraska State Legislature, 2008-present
- Candidate, Mayor of Omaha, 1994, 1997
- 2nd District Representative/President, Omaha Board of Education, 1982-1993
- Delegate to Thailand, American Council of Young Political Leaders, 1993
- Member, Omaha City Council, 1993
- President, Omaha Board of Education 1989-1993
- Member, Creighton University Law School Advisory Board
- Member, Nebraska Board of Educational Lands and Funds
- Member, Nebraska Commission on Post Secondary Education
- Board Member, Nebraska School Boards Association
- Executive Committee, North Omaha Development Project.
Organizations
Brenda Council is involved with a number of organizations, including the Boys and Girls Club of Omaha, Charles Drew health Center Foundation, Latino Center of the Midlands, Omaha Chamber of Commerce's Minority Economic Development Council, Executive Committee of the North Omaha Development Project, and the Bar of the United States District Court of Colorado/Wisconsin, Court of Appeals 5th/7th/8th/9th/10th Circuits, United States Supreme Court.
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
Brenda Council serves on one non-legislative committee, the National Caucus of Black School Board Members.
Committees
Brenda Council currently serves on the Agriculture Committee, the Business and Labor Committee, and the Judiciary Committee.
Contact information
Sen. Brenda Council
District 11
Room 1115
P.O. Box 94604
State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2612
Email: bcouncil@leg.ne.gov
External links
- Official Nebraska State legislature website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
References
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