Valerie Wiener
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| Valerie Wiener | |
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| Nevada State Senate District 4 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1997 | |
| Current term ends 2013 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Business Owner/Author |
| Website | Senate website |
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Valerie Wiener (b. October 30, 1948) is a Democratic member of the Nevada Senate, representing the Clark 3 District.
Education
Wiener earned BJ from the University of Missouri, Columbia, in 1971. She went on to receive her MA in Journalism from the University of Missouri, Columbia, in 1972. She then earned her MA in Contemporary Literature from the University of Illinois, Springfield, in 1974. She also attended Law Studies at the McGeorge School of Law of the University of the Pacific from 1976 to 1979.
Professional experience
Wiener was Owner/Vice President of Broadcast Associates from 1972 to 1986. She was also Press Secretary for the United States Senate/House from 1983 to 1988. In 1991 she was an Author for the National Federation of Press Women. She has been Owner/President/CEO of Wiener Communications Group since 1988 and Power Mark Publishing since 1998. She is also currently a Speaker, Positioning Strategist, Consultant, and Author.
Political experience
Wiener joined the Nevada State Senate in 1997 and has served in that position since. She was Minority Whip from 2001 to 2007 and is currently Majority Whip. She represents the Clark 3 District.
Committee membership
- Health and Education Committee, Nevada Senate
- Judiciary Committee, Nevada Senate
- Legislative Operations and Elections Committee, Nevada Senate
Personal life
Wiener is divorced.
External links
- Official Nevada State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1996
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