After previous appointee resigns, Heineman (R-NE) picks Garrett for Nebraska Legislature
Source: Omaha World Herald
By Martha Stoddard and Joe Duggan
LINCOLN — Gov. Dave Heineman announced his appointment Wednesday of retired Col. Tommy L. Garrett of Bellevue to the seat in Nebraska Legislature vacated by the resignation of Scott Price of Bellevue.
Garrett was one of the five who applied for the position, but he is the governor's second choice for the job.
On Friday, he appointed Patrick Shannon, a 55-year-old businessman from Bellevue. But Shannon withdrew from the appointment several hours after questions were raised about his fitness to hold public office.
Garrett, 59, is a small business owner in Bellevue and a 26-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, according to a press release from the Governor's Office.
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This should have gone to Carol Blood. She could use a few bucks if you have some spare change: http://www.electcarolblood.com/
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