Tim Gragert Explained

Tim Gragert
Birth Name:Timothy J. Gragert
Children:3
Birth Place:Creighton, Nebraska, U.S.
Education:University of Nebraska–Lincoln (BS)
State Legislature:Nebraska
District:40th
Term Start:January 9, 2019
Term End:January 4, 2023
Predecessor:Tyson Larson
Successor:Barry DeKay
Branch: (1977–1981)
Unit:Nebraska Air National Guard (1982–1985)
Nebraska Army National Guard (1985–2017)
Birth Date: February 26, 1959

Timothy J. "Tim" Gragert (born February 26, 1959) is an American politician serving as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 40th district. Elected in November 2018, he assumed office on January 9, 2019.

Early life and education

Gragert was born and raised in Creighton, Nebraska. He graduated from Creighton Community High School in 1977 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in natural resources from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 1985.[1]

Career

Gragert served in the United States Air Force from 1977 to 1981. He was then a fireman in the Nebraska Air National Guard from 1982 to 1985 and a helicopter pilot in the Nebraska Army National Guard. He also served in the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Gragert was elected to the Nebraska Legislature in November 2018 and assumed office on January 9, 2019.[2] [3] During his first year in the legislature, he authored legislation to create the Healthy Soils Task Force.[4] Gragert will not seek re-election in 2022.[5]

References

  1. Web site: Nebraska State Sen. Tim Gragert - Biography LegiStorm . 2022-03-31 . www.legistorm.com . en.
  2. Web site: 2019-01-29 . Gragert looking to listen and learn this session . 2022-03-31 . AP NEWS . en.
  3. Web site: Timothy J. Gragert . 2022-03-31 . Ballotpedia . en.
  4. Web site: 2019-01-29 . Gragert looking to listen and learn this session . 2022-03-31 . AP NEWS . en.
  5. Web site: News . WJAG . Sen. Gragert to not seek a second term in legislature . 2022-03-31 . The Norfolk Daily News . en.