Geraldine Flaharty

Geraldine Flaharty (March 4, 1936) is a former member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 98th district. She had served from November 21, 1995, to January 14, 2013.

Geraldine Flaharty
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 98th district
In office
November 21, 1995  January 14, 2013
Preceded byJoel Rutledge
Succeeded byPhil Hermanson
Personal details
Born (1936-03-04) March 4, 1936
Parsons, Kansas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic Party
EducationWichita State University

Since 1966, Flaharty has worked as a reading teacher at Oaklawn Elementary School. She has her BS and ME degrees from Wichita State University.

Flaharty has been involved with a number of community organizations, including the American Association of University Women, International Reading Association, Kansas National Education Association, Sedgwick County Zoo, and Wichita Center for the Arts.[1]

Committee membership

  • Education
  • Health and Human Services (Ranking Member)
  • Aging and Long Term Care
  • Economic Development and Tourism
  • Joint Committee on Pensions, Investments and Benefits
  • Select Committee on KPERS (Ranking Member)

Major donors

The top 5 donors to Flaharty's 2008 campaign:

  • 1. Kansas Realtors Assoc $500
  • 2. Southfork Investment $500
  • 3. Kansans for Lifesaving Cures $500
  • 4. Chesapeake Energy $500
  • 5. Kansas National Education Assoc $500

References

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