Bill Avery | |
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Member of the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners from the 3rd district | |
In office 2014–2019 | |
Preceded by | Jane Raybould |
Succeeded by | Sean Flowerday |
Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 28th district | |
In office 2007–2015 | |
Preceded by | Chris Beutler |
Succeeded by | Patty Pansing Brooks |
Personal details | |
Born | Harnett County,North Carolina,U.S. | February 7,1942
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Lincoln,Nebraska |
Education | University of Tennessee (BS,MA) Tulane University (PhD) |
William P. "Bill" Avery (born February 7,1942) is a politician from the state of Nebraska in the Midwestern United States. He served two terms in the Nebraska Legislature,from 2007 to 2015. Avery is a retired adjunct professor of political science who specializes in international trade and foreign relations.
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