Tim Gay

Tim Gay (born July 9, 1964) is an American politician and broker who served in the Nebraska Legislature from 2007 to 2011, representing the 14th legislative district of Nebraska.

Tim Gay
Member of the Nebraska Legislature
from the 14th district
In office
2007–2011
Preceded byNancy Thompson
Succeeded byJim Smith
Personal details
Born (1979-07-09) July 9, 1979
Columbus, Nebraska, U.S.
SpouseTonee
Children3
Residence(s)Papillion, Nebraska, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln (BS)
ProfessionPolitician, broker

Early life and education

Gay was born in Columbus, Nebraska on July 9, 1964. He graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science.[1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Gay worked as a grain broker for Commodity Traders Incorporated from 1987 to 1994. He served a similar position for Switzer Trading Company from 1994 to 1999. In 1999, Gay became the vice president of investment services with American National Bank, serving in that capacity both during and after his time in the Nebraska Legislature.[2]

Gay served as president of the Eastern Nebraska Human Services Agency in 1998.

Prior to entering the Nebraska Legislature, Gay served as a member of the Sarpy County Board of Commissioners from 1994 to 2006.

In 2006, Gay ran for election to the Nebraska Legislature. He defeated Ian Hartfield in the general election with over 75% of the vote.[3]

During his time in office, Gay served on the following committees.

  • Health and Human Services Committee
  • Transportation and Telecommunications Committee

Gay served from 2007 to 2011, representing the 14th legislative district of Nebraska. He did not seek re-election in 2010.[4]

Gay is the president and founder of Catalyst Public Affairs.[5]

Political positions

Gay supports exceptions for abortion in the event of rape or incest, or when the woman's life is in danger. He does not believe that Nebraska should recognize civil unions between same-sex couples. Gay supports the practice of the death penalty in Nebraska.[6]

Gay received a 0% rating from Planned Parenthood Voters of Nebraska in 2010. That same year, he received ratings of 100 and 100% from the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Nebraska League of Conservation Voters respectively.[7]

Personal life

Gay is married and has three children. He currently resides in Papillion, Nebraska.[1]

Gay is Catholic. He is not affiliated with any political party.

Electoral history
2010 Nebraska Legislature District 14 general election
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent Tim Gay 8,289 75.42
Independent Ian Hartfield 2,701 24.58
Total votes 10,990 100.0

References
  1. "Tim Gay's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  2. "Tim Gay". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  3. "2006 General Election Results". Nebraska Secretary of State. Archived from the original on February 10, 2017. Retrieved June 2, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  4. Young, JoAnne (February 16, 2010). "All but 2 incumbent state senators file for re-election". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved June 2, 2023. closed access
  5. "Tim Gay". Catalyst Public Affairs. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  6. "Tim Gay's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  7. "Tim Gay's Ratings and Endorsements". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
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