Jeff Nesset

Jeff Nesset (born September 13, 1952) is an American businessman and former politician from Idaho. Nesset was a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives and former mayor of Lewiston, Idaho.

Jeff Nesset
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the 7A district
In office
December 2010 – December 2012
Preceded byLiz Chavez
Succeeded byDan G. Johnson
Mayor of Lewiston, Idaho
In office
1998–2007
Personal details
Born (1952-09-13) September 13, 1952
Culbertson, Montana
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
SpouseTeri Nesset
Children3
ResidenceLewiston, Idaho
Alma materMontana State University
OccupationPolitician, Senior vice president

Early life

On September 13, 1952, Nesset was born in Culbertson, Montana.[1]

Education

Nesset earned a Bachelors degree in Business Management from Montana State University.[1]

Career

In 1981, Nesset joined D.A. Davidson. Nesset is a certified financial advisor and Senior Vice President with D.A. Davidson in Lewiston, Idaho.[2]

In 1996, Nesset joined the city council of Lewiston, Idaho. In 1998, Nesset became the mayor of Lewiston, Idaho.[3][4]

On November 2, 2010, Nesset won the election and became a member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 7, seat A. Nesset defeated Liz Chavez with 54.6% of the votes.[5][1]

On May 15, 2012, Nesset ran for a redistricted District 6 open senate seat unsuccessfully during the Republican Primary. Nesset was defeated by Dan G. Johnson with 59.6% of the votes.[6]

Awards
  • Bragg Lewis Knutson Community Service Award.[2]
  • 2019 Ian B. Davidson Cultural Excellence Award.[2]

Personal life

Nesset's wife is Teri Nesset. They have three children.[1]

References
  1. "Jeff Nesset's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 21, 2020.
  2. "D.A. Davidson Honors Jeff Nesset, Laura Young With Cultural Excellence Award". dadavidson.com. January 30, 2019. Retrieved January 21, 2020.
  3. Tatko, Mary (January 20, 2013). "Jeff Nesset has had a busy nine years". lmtribune.com. Retrieved January 21, 2020.
  4. Wells, Michael (2009). "Part One: From The Issue of July 16, 2009 - Former mayor's move prompted city manager vote in 1993". mccallstarnews.com. Retrieved January 21, 2020.
  5. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 2, 2010. Retrieved January 21, 2020.
  6. Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
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