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Vincent Wetta (born December 5, 1945) was a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 80th district (Sumner County), from 2007 to 2013.
Vincent Wetta | |
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| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 80th district | |
| In office January 8, 2007 – January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Bill McCreary |
| Succeeded by | Kasha Kelley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 5, 1945 Wichita, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Marilyn |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Wichita State University |
| Alma mater | Wichita State University |
Wetta was born in Wichita and lived in Wellington, where he worked as a conductor/engineer with the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railway Company from 1966 to 2006. He graduated from Wichita State University with a BA in political science in 1996.[1] He is married with three children.
Wetta has been president and on the board of directors of the Panhandle Federal Credit Union, as well as being a member of the Crusader Club, Knights of Columbus and Wellington Rotary Club.[2]
Committee membership edit
- Energy and Utilities
- Transportation
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
Major donors edit
The top five donors to Wetta's 2008 campaign:[3]
- 1. Kimball Insurance Agency Inc: $1,000
- 2. Kansas Contractors Assoc: $600
- 3. Kansas Medical Society: $500
- 4. Shank, Hank, Heather & Scott: $500
- 5. McAlister, Tom: $500
References edit
- ^ House members, Kansas State Legislature[dead link]
- ^ "Rep. Vincent Wetta Biography", Project Vote Smart
- ^ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
External links edit
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 1996,2000, 2006, 2008