Danielle Nantkes Elected State Senator!
Danielle was pleased to have secured an election night victory by a ten point margin. Danielle responded by saying, “I am so proud of our campaign team and so proud that we ran a positive issue based campaign that resonated with the voters of North Lincoln. I am very humbled that so many people have put their trust into my ability and vision to serve them for the next four years.”
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Danielle Nantkes Endorsed By the Lincoln Journal Star
Danielle Nantkes would bring an aptitude for doing her homework to her responsibilities as senator for District 46 in north Lincoln, where Sen. Dave Landis is being turned out by term limits.
As an attorney for the Nebraska Appleseed Project, Nantkes has helped draft legislation, testified and lobbied state senators.
She paid attention. She has a good working knowledge of how the institution operates. This background will be a real plus because the 2007 session will the first since the state’s new term limits law took effect.
We expect Nantkes to be a strong supporter of disadvantaged Nebraskans, public schools and the University of Nebraska.
We admit to some misgivings about her involvement in helping draft Lincoln’s problematic living wage ordinance. This worry was assuaged somewhat when Nantkes accompanied the representatives from the Lincoln and Omaha chambers of commerce when they visited the state’s congressional delegation in Washington to discuss economic development issues.
Omaha World Herald Endorses Danielle Nantkes for Legislature!
Danielle Nantkes, an impressively well-informed young staff attorney with the Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest, would be the better successor in District 46. Revenue Committee Chairman David Landis is being forced to retire from the north Lincoln seat after 28 years. Nantkes…has been a dedicated advocate for Appleseed’s low-income clientele. But she has shown wisdom beyond her years, notably in helping behind the scenes to craft the Nebraska Advantage Act so its business tax incentives might better benefit all Nebraskans.
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In Solidarity With Goodyear Employees and Families
I spent last Saturday night on the picket line with members of Steelworkers Local 286. It was a very powerful experience to visit with so many Lincoln residents who are worried about making mortgage payments and taking care of their families in this uncertain time. It was my pleasure to serve as a legal adviser to the strike assistance team and to take provisions to the workers on strike. I am also very humbled to be the only candidate in our race endorsed by these hardworking men and women. I urge all of Lincoln to stop by the picket line and offer your support-these working men and women need to hear from the whole community.
Watch Danielle Talk About Her Solutions To Increase School Safety
Danielle Nantkes notes the need to ensure kids and teachers are safe while keeping addtional cost burdens off of property taxpayers. Click here to view the video.
Danielle Makes Working Families and An Affordable Higher Education A Priority At Debate
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Danielle Visits Washington DC With the Chamber of Commerce
“I spent the past two days with members of the Lincoln and Omaha Chamber of Commerce in DC to promote economic development issues to our federal delegation. I am the only candidate in this race who has made economic development a priority. I am proud to have worked in partnership with so many local business leaders on these issues. Working together we will help to create good jobs for North Lincoln and all across Nebraska.”
Danielle is Endorsed By the Change to Win Coalition
“Having the support of all the hard working families represented by this coalition is truly humbling. It is a testament to the years of hard work I have performed at the Nebraska Legislature on behalf of working families and the work I will continue to do as your State Senator.”
The coalition is comprised of the Carpenters, Laborers, UFCW, BLET, and Teamsters Unions.
Positive Campaigning
Labor Day marks the official home stretch for the fall election cycle. I am proud to have run a positive issue based campaign since I first announced my candidacy over a year ago. Additionally, today I am formally releasing a “Positive Campaign Pledge” that clearly demonstrates my commitment to continuing that kind of campaign from here until Election Day. I have provided a signed copy to my opponent and hope that she too will commit to running a positive issues based campaign from this point forward.
Negative campaigns depress voter turnout and lessen the chances for meaningful dialogue on real legislative issues. All of this is detrimental to our democratic system of government. I believe the voters of the 46th District deserve a positive issue based campaign free of personal attacks in our words, deeds, and campaign materials from here until Election Day. I believe the voters of the 46th District want a leader who is focused on hard work and new ideas instead of petty personal attacks. I am the only candidate in this race who has taken the leadership initiative to ensure our campaign is positive and issue based.
Watch Danielle Testify at the Lincoln City Budget Hearing to Stop Cuts that Would Hurt Neighborhoods and Economic Development
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Danielle Encourages All Neighbors In North Lincoln To Join In “National Night Out” Events Tonight
Crime is a serious problem in our older neighborhoods. In addition to community building activities like National Night Out-we need a candidate who has a specific plan to combat meth, sex offenders, gun crimes, and theft in our District. I am that candidate and Lincoln’s first responders have endorsed me and my plan.”
To get more information on events please check out: http://www.ci.lincoln.ne.us/CITY/police/2006%20news%20releases/nno.htm
Danielle Wins the Support of the Nebraska Realtor’s!
July 10, 2006 - Upon learning of this critical campaign support Danielle noted, “I am so honored and humbled to have the support of the professionals who are working on the front lines on behalf of Nebraska property owners. Realtors serve a vital role in our communities by helping more people in our community achieve the dream of home ownership. They are also critical to our overall economic development success.”
Downtown Housing Issues
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Malone Neighborhood News
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Danielle Nantkes Wins-Will Advance to November Election!
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Lincoln Teachers Newsletter:
Election Picks-Danielle Nantkes Only Candidate For Lincoln Teachers in District #46
Election Picks-Danielle Nantkes Only Candidate For Lincoln Teachers in District #46
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Danielle Nantkes Only Candidate In Race To Be Endorsed By Lincoln Teachers
Upon learning of the endorsement Danielle noted, “I am so honored to be the candidate Lincoln teachers have chosen to represent the 46th district. My commitment to a strong public education has been recognized by the professionals who are on the front lines of our educational policy everyday. It is truly humbling to have their support and endorsement. Working together we can find ways to strengthen our excellent public education system.”
Lincoln Journal Star Endorses Danielle Nantkes
Upon learning of the endorsement Danielle noted, “I am proud to have won the support of the Lincoln Journal Star in this campaign. It is a further testament to voters that I have the expertise and passion to serve North Lincoln well.”
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Lincoln Fire Fighters Association endorses Danielle
April 12, 2006 - Danielle is proud to receive the endorsement of the Lincoln Fire Fighters Association and the endorsement of the Nebraska Professional Fire Fighters. “Having the support of our first responders means so much to me as I continue to fight to ensure North Lincoln neighborhoods are safe,” said Danielle Nantkes upon learning of the endorsement.
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