Lavon Lynn Heidemann is a non-partisan member of the Nebraska Legislature

Nebraska Legislature

The Nebraska Legislature is the supreme legislative body of the State of Nebraska, in the Great Plains region of the United States. The Legislature meets at the Nebraska State Capitol in the City of Lincoln, Lancaster County....

, representing the 1st District since 2005. His district is in southeast Nebraska

Nebraska

Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. The state's capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River....

. He is currently the Chairman of the Appropriations Committee.

Born in Pawnee City, Nebraska

Pawnee City, Nebraska

Pawnee City is a city in Pawnee County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,033 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Pawnee County.-Geography:Pawnee City is located at...

, he graduated from Elk Creek High School in 1977. He was a farmer and a member of the Elk Creek

Elk Creek, Nebraska

Elk Creek is a village in Johnson County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 112 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Elk Creek is located at ....

 Public Schools Board of Education, and currently is a member of the Local fire district board as well as St. Peter's Lutheran Church.

Legislature

He ran and won in 2004 and ran unopposed in 2008 until his support for an increase in the gas tax prompted Jerry Joy to launch an ultimately unsuccessful write in campaign. Being the chairman of the Appropriations Committee, his primary duty has been to negotiate the fiscal budget with Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman

Dave Heineman

David Eugene "Dave" Heineman is the 39th and current Governor of Nebraska. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:...

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External links

• Nebraska Unicameral Legislature – Lavon Heidemann official government website
• Project Vote Smart – Senator Lavon Heidemann (NE) profile
• Follow the Money – Lavon Heidemann
  • 2006 2004 campaign contributions

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