Tim Hall (born March 8, 1956) is a Democratic politician and insurance executive from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 7th district from 1984 to 1995 and as chair of the executive board from 1993 to 1995.
Tim Hall | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Executive Board of the Nebraska Legislature | |
| In office January 6, 1993 – August 13, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Jerome Warner |
| Succeeded by | Floyd Vrtiska (acting) |
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 7th district | |
| In office August 9, 1984 – August 13, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Karen Kilgarin |
| Succeeded by | John Hilgert |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 8, 1956 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Drake University University of Nebraska at Omaha Creighton University School of Law |
Early life
editHall was born in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1956.[1] He graduated from Paul VI High School and later attended Drake University and the University of Nebraska at Omaha.[1] Hall worked as the director of development for United Catholic Social Services.[2] He later worked as the director of public affairs for the Mutual Protective/Medico Life Insurance Companies and attended the Creighton University School of Law.[1]
Nebraska Legislature
editIn 1984, State Senator Karen Kilgarin resigned from the legislature and ended her re-election campaign to become the Lincoln bureau chief for KETV.[3][4] Hall subsequently filed to run in the general election,[2] and faced real estate investor Gene Buzzello, who had previously filed to run against Kilgarin in the primary, and Carol Kersenbrock Keenan, the wife of County Coroner James Keenan.[5] After interviewing the three candidates, Governor Bob Kerrey appointed Hall to serve out the remainder of the seat, though he did not formally endorse him in the general election.[6] Hall was sworn in on August 9, 1984.[7] Hall ultimately won the general election, receiving 50 percent of the vote to Buzzello's 31 percent and Keenan's 19 percent.[8]
Hall ran for re-election to a second term in 1988, and was challenged by Buzzello, line cook James Edward Parsons, and retired secretary Betty Dworak.[9] in the primary election, Hall placed first by a wide margin, receiving 57 percent of the vote to Buzzello's 22 percent, Dworak's 15 percent, and Parsons's 6 percent.[10] Hall and Buzzello advanced to the general election,[11] where Hall won in a landslide, winning 73–27 percent.[10]
In 1992, Hall ran for a third term, and was challenged by four opponents: custodian P.J. Asta, retired salesman Bernie Barrett, anti-abortion activist Teresa Damasauskas, and Creighton medical professor Lou Safranek.[12] Hall placed first in the primary, winning 56 percent of the vote to Damasauskas's 18 percent,[13] and they advanced to the general election.[14] Hall won the general election by a wide margin, winning re-election 59–41 percent.[13]
Hall was unanimously elected Chairman of the Legislature's executive board in 1993.[15][16] He was re-elected in 1995 over State Senator Kate Witek, 36–11.[17]
Post-legislative career
editIn 1995, Governor Ben Nelson appointed Hall as the deputy director of the Nebraska Department of Insurance,[18] and he resigned from the legislature on August 13, 1995.[19] Nelson appointed Hall as the director of the department in 1997.[20]
When Mike Johanns was elected Governor in 1998, Hall stepped down as director.[21]
After leaving the department, Hall became president of the Mutual Protective Insurance Company.[22]
References
edit- 1 2 3 Meyer, Judy A., ed. (1993). Nebraska Blue Book 1993-93 (PDF). Clerk of the Nebraska Legislature. p. 254. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- 1 2 "Tim Hall Gaines 7th District Post". Omaha World-Herald. June 30, 1984. p. 24. Retrieved April 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Sen. Kilgarin to become TV reporter". Lincoln Journal. March 20, 1984. p. 9. Retrieved April 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Declines post". Beatrice Daily Sun. June 20, 1984. p. 1. Retrieved April 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "5 Other Metropolitan Area Races". Omaha World-Herald. October 1, 1984. p. 15. Retrieved April 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Kotok, C. David (August 3, 1984). "Governor Picks Hall For 7th District Seat". Omaha World-Herald. p. 13. Retrieved April 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ O'Donnell, Patrick J., ed. (1984). Legislative Journal of the State of Nebraska: Eighty-Eighth Legislature, Second Session (PDF). Vol. 1. pp. 4–5. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ↑ Beermann, Allen J. (1984). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 15, 1984, General Election, November 6, 1984 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ↑ Moss, Kirby (May 4, 1988). "4 Seek 7th Legislative District Seat". Omaha World-Herald. p. 24. Retrieved April 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Beermann, Allen J. (1988). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 10, 1988, General Election, November 8, 1988 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Incumbent Hall Notches Big Win in District 7". Omaha World-Herald. May 11, 1988. p. 9. Retrieved April 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Brennan, Joe (April 16, 1992). "Four to Run Against Hall In District 7". Omaha World-Herald. p. 15. Retrieved April 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Beermann, Allen J. (1992). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 12, 1992, General Election, November 3, 1992 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ↑ "New faces may be headed for Legislature". Grand Island Independent. May 13, 1992. p. 1-B. Retrieved April 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ O'Donnell, Patrick J., ed. (1993). Legislative Journal of the State of Nebraska: Ninety-Third Legislature, First Session (PDF). Vol. 1. p. 17. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ↑ Rutledge, Kathleen; Russo, Ed (January 6, 1993). "Beutler and Schimek victories give Lincoln six chairmanships". Lincoln Journal. p. 46026. Retrieved April 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Hammel, Paul; Boellstorff, Leslie (January 5, 1995). "Just One Incumbent Loses Chairmanship In State Legislature". Omaha World-Herald. p. 21. Retrieved April 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Hammel, Paul (July 7, 1995). "Hall Leaving Legislature For Insurance Department". Omaha World-Herald. p. 1. Retrieved April 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ O'Donnell, Patrick J., ed. (1996). Legislative Journal of the State of Nebraska: Ninety-Fourth Legislature, Second Session (PDF). Vol. 1. p. 84. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Insurance Department director to leave". Lincoln Journal Star. November 2, 1997. p. 2D. Retrieved April 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "New state patrol among appointments". Grand Island Independent. December 16, 1998. p. 5-B. Retrieved April 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Tysver, Robynn (October 23, 2003). "Former lawmaker uses license loophole". Omaha World-Herald. p. 1A. Retrieved April 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.