Geraldine Flaharty (born March 4, 1936) is a former member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 98th district. She had served from November 21, 1995, to January 14, 2013.
Geraldine Flaharty | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 98th district | |
| In office November 21, 1995 – January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Joel Rutledge |
| Succeeded by | Phil Hermanson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 4, 1936 Parsons, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Education | Wichita State University |
Since 1966, Flaharty has worked as a reading teacher at Oaklawn Elementary School. She has her BS and ME degrees from Wichita State University.
Flaharty has been involved with a number of community organizations, including the American Association of University Women, International Reading Association, Kansas National Education Association, Sedgwick County Zoo, and Wichita Center for the Arts.[1]
Committee membership edit
- Education
- Health and Human Services (Ranking Member)
- Aging and Long Term Care
- Economic Development and Tourism
- Joint Committee on Pensions, Investments and Benefits
- Select Committee on KPERS (Ranking Member)
Major donors edit
The top 5 donors to Flaharty's 2008 campaign:
- 1. Kansas Realtors Assoc $500
- 2. Southfork Investment $500
- 3. Kansans for Lifesaving Cures $500
- 4. Chesapeake Energy $500
- 5. Kansas National Education Assoc $500
References edit
- ^ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Flaharty Biography Retrieved June 30, 2009.