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Tim Mathern

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Tim Mathern Has the party nomination for The office of Governor (Statewide) in 2008
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Biographical Details

place of birth: Edgeley North Dakota
date of birth: 4.19.1950
spouse: Lorene Randall Mathern
children: Reba and husband Scott,Tonya and husband Joe, and sons Josh, and Zach. Grandchildren Sam, Mila, Jack
religion: Catholic
education: BA- North Dakota State University, Fargo ND
MSW- University of Nebraska, Omaha NE
MPA- Harvard University, Cambridge MA
professional experience: Policy Developmemt- Prairie St. John's, present
Administrator- Nativity Church, 2000-06
Family and Children's Services-Catholic Charities, 1972-99
biographical statement:

4th Generation North Dakotan, attended grade school at Edgeley Public School in Edgeley ND. Grew up on dairy and grain farm.

Community builder. First elected to ND Senate in 1986.
Served in Mexico missions summers of 1968, 1970, and 1971.
Served as Vista volunteer 1972-1973.
Studied health care system of Japan onsite in 1994.
Studied water policy in Netherlands onsite in 1997.
Returned to college at 50 years of age receiving public administrastion degree from Harvard.

Vice President at Prairie St. John's Hospital.

platform statement: All persons have intrinsic worth. Individuals, community organizations and government can be a positive force to create an environment wherein all persons have food, shelter, health care, education, and work to provide these. Intrinsic worth shines when people have these basics in place.

Personal responsibility and common good are high values.
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Blog

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Q & A

The following is a list of questions submitted to Tim Mathern through DakotaPolitics.com:
" ( from: Leo Gross): Tim, Congrats. on running. I'd vote for you, but I live in CO and am loving it. You would do such a wonderful job as governor. Send me your snail mail address, and (if it's legal), I should be able to afford to send you a small contribution. Leo"
Tim Mathern's Response "Leo. Glad to hear things are working out for you. Tim Mathern for Governor, Box 411, Fargo ND 58107"
" ( from: Mike): pls consider filling out the candidate survey on www.americasperfectcandidate.com to offset the Hoeven survey that will be shown on 01/13/08 at 12PM EST...thx.....Mike"
Tim Mathern's Response "Mike, I will check it out, did not hear about this option before. Tim Mathern for Governor Box 411 Fargo ND 58107 "
" ( from: brother Jerry): When you get to be govenor will you still have time to come thru Edgeley to visit family and friends? "
Tim Mathern's Response "Hey Jerry, I thinkwe ought to move the capital to the Edgeley seed plant!"
" ( from: Sara Hamlen): Go Tim! How is health care shaping up out there? I recommend you reach out to Boston health care leaders, especially Jack Connors, Jr., (Chairman of Partners Health Care & MGH-related hospitals) at The Connors Family Office, 200 Clarendon St., 60th Floor, Boston MA 02116 (617-369-3500)"
Tim Mathern's Response "Great idea-I even know my way around as I went to Harvard, graduated in 2000. We have great challenges, rural facilities closing, number of unisured people going up. Governor takes a hands off approach and things get worse. I believe we need to get many more people binto the receiving and paying system. Senator Tim Mathern"
" ( from: Julie Arneson): I hope you are getting out and speaking to people. I do not see you much on the evening news discussing your views. Could you do an appearance on Prairie Pulse on PBS? That is a generous format. Are you out campaigning? Where and when? Are you having a website? That is a good low cost way to reach voters. I agree with you about wind energy. I fear we are giving away our potential to California, with no compensation. We need to develop our wind power and keep the profits in ND to promote jobs/ programs. You can't win against Hoeven, without getting your message out on the evening news, and in the press. I do not find your views very often. For $99 you can advertise across ND, let people know what you think. A lot of us read the classifieds! There are many shopper pages too, and many of the folks who care enough to vote read those as well. Best wishes, Julie Arneson"
Tim Mathern's Response "Thank you for your interest. I am out every day. Unfortunately I can't control what is covered. I had debate this week and will have a few more. I hope they are covered in your territory. Go to www.mathern.org for more information. Senator Tim Mathern"
" ( from: gene larson): Yo, Tim Mathern, I'd like to know what you are going to do about restoring our (US) constitution. Also, are there any measures that you can take to legislate sharing of income from the Bakken Shield formation oil find as the Alakans did with their oil? Why should the already rich be the only ones to benefit from this great North Dakota natural resource. I live at the bottom of the economic milieu and I'm tired of working for peanuts and getting nowhere. I wrote to the ND Legislative Council abput the oil when it was first announced on Coast to Coast AM, but got no reply, as expected. "
Tim Mathern's Response "There are too many people working at too low a salary. It is the number 1 reason people move away. When we work on economic development incentives we need to target family wages not low wages. Senator Tim Mathern"
" ( from: gene larson): Yo, Tim Mathern, I'd like to know what you are going to do about restoring our (US) constitution. Also, are there any measures that you can take to legislate sharing of income from the Bakken Shield formation oil find as the Alakans did with their oil? Why should the already rich be the only ones to benefit from this great North Dakota natural resource. I live at the bottom of the economic milieu and I'm tired of working for peanuts and getting nowhere. I wrote to the ND Legislative Council abput the oil when it was first announced on Coast to Coast AM, but got no reply, as expected. "
Tim Mathern's Response "I will uphold the Constitution as governor. Senator Tim Mathern"
" ( from: gene larson): Yo, Tim Mathern, I'd like to know what you are going to do about restoring our (US) constitution. Also, are there any measures that you can take to legislate sharing of income from the Bakken Shield formation oil find as the Alakans did with their oil? Why should the already rich be the only ones to benefit from this great North Dakota natural resource. I live at the bottom of the economic milieu and I'm tired of working for peanuts and getting nowhere. I wrote to the ND Legislative Council abput the oil when it was first announced on Coast to Coast AM, but got no reply, as expected. "
Tim Mathern's Response "I believe the taxes that come in from oil activity should be used to repair the damage caused by oil activity and to help every citizen in North Dakota. Senator Tim Mathern"
" ( from: Barbara Nolden): I don't have a question, just a comment: I am currently in Minnesota going to college. I will be back to North Dakota in December. I wish you the best and too bad I can't vote out there this election. It's about time we had a Democrat for Governor again. We need to harness more of our state's resources: wind, petroleum and natural gas to name a few. Good Luck. I hope I can come back to a "new" governor in Bismarck. Sincerely, Barb Nolden"
Tim Mathern's Response "Thank you for the note and for your interest in North Dakota. Move back and help us turn this state around! Senator Tim Mathern"
" ( from: Mr Richard Akagod): Dear Tim Mathern, I am Mr Richard Akagod, Director and Chief of Accountant for the Bills and Credits Remittance Department of ECO-BANK.Lome-Togo in West Africa.I got your contact through an international web directory,Your profile made me to contact you because I was searching for a reliable and trustwordthy person who can not betray me, because I have been praying to my God to direct me to the rightful person to entrust this fund to. There was one of our client Mr.John BRIANT,Who died on 29 January 2002 in a plane crash which also claimed the life of his only child, Who untill death was the next of kin to the fathers money in our bank ECO-BANK.I know all his bank's information, because he use to be my good friend when he was alive,and the bank was aware that this client and his son(next of kin)is dead.He left at about (US$1.9Million) in his account. At this juncture I want to transfer this US$1.9 Million into the account you wish to nominate. I will do the paper work here claiming that you are the next of kin to this client, and that you want to transfer the sum into your account abroad.The service of an Attorney will be needed to seal everything and to change the data and information in his file so as to enable us transfer it swiftly. If we employ the service of a highly Accredited Lawyer that means it will take us only 8-10 offices day to transfer this money into your nominated account. He will arrange the Will of Mr.Briant claiming that you are the rightful next of kin. I will give you 30% of the total sum of the US$1.9Million for assisting me 5% expencess that will come out in this transaction 5% will be donate to the charity. The transaction is 100% free of risk,write me direct to my Email: p.richardakagod@gmail.com/ Tel:002289063512. Yours Faithfully, Mr Richard Akagod. "
Tim Mathern's Response "Thank you for your message. I am not able to serve you. Senator Tim Mathern"
" ( from: DuWayne Hendrickson): Tim, Just a quick comment, you should be trying to fight for me to be involved in any debates. It may help even out the votes a little more and put us both in a good race with Hoeven. Just a thought. I will be talking more about John Hoeven that may sway a few peoples mind that he is not for ND and that leadership has to be changed. Give me a call sometime. DuWayne"
Tim Mathern's Response "Sorry I just saw this! But I know we visited, hope you are doing fine. Senator Tim Mathern"
" ( from: Adam Raper): SB 2414 - Income Tax - Home Education Income Tax Credit I was needing to know why you didn't vote "Y" for this bill? What are your reasons? Adam Raper"
Tim Mathern's Response "Sorry I just got this! I do not remember bill but I remember I focused on getting property tax reduction in the area of public schools. We were successful and I was in the thick of things to make it happen! Senator Tim Mathern"
" ( from: Vicki Haugen): Hello, Tim...I heard you spoke on radio this week about your visit to wind farms. Sorry I missed it, but thank you for your on-going efforts. Per Anderson, Dwight and us have been trying to work out a time to meet for coffee after work in the next week or so. You are welcome to join us if you like. If you are interested, please give me some ideas of good or not so good days for you. Hope you are doing well this winter! Vicki Haugen"
Tim Mathern's Response "How about this Sunday at 2 PM , you arrange the township hall for the place? Please acknowledge that you got this by sending email to tmathern@nd.gov Senator Tim Mathern"

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On the Issues


We've broken down all of Tim Mathern's votes by issues and topics. See how Tim Mathern voted on the issues that matter to you most.
Tim Mathern has stated positions on the following issues:

National Debt
Tim Mathern's Position:

"National debt is too high. "
ND Statewide Surplus
Tim Mathern's Position:

"The statewide surplus needs to used to reduce property taxes and initiatives that are positive long term investments for North Dakota."
Taxation of Internet Sales
Tim Mathern's Position: Other

"We need to work with other states to be consistent with this form of commerce that does not fit neatly with traditional sales tax."
No Child Left Behind Program
Tim Mathern's Position: Support but needs overhaul

"While attention to quality education is positive the federal government needs to properly fund mandates that the federal government makes."
E-85 and Ethanol Fuels
Tim Mathern's Position:

"We need to move ahead with alternative fuels in an orderly manner."
Universal Health Care
Tim Mathern's Position: Other

"We need more ways to reduce health care expenditures by wellness efforts and cooperation between consumers, providers, and payers. Health care services are needed by everyone but individuals, families, and businesses need ways to make it affordable."
Government Support of Faith Based Organizations Helping the Needy
Tim Mathern's Position: Support

"Addressing the needs of people must include a partnership between government and community entities."
Tax Credits for Businesses Hiring Workers Leaving Welfare
Tim Mathern's Position: Support

"The best social service program for a family is a good paying job."

Agree / Dis-Agree

The following shows, based on the last session's voting record, who agrees most with Tim Mathern on roll call votes in the ND Legislature, and shows who Dis-Agree's most with Tim Mathern

Most Agreed
Name Pct
Robinson (D ) Agree 93.91% of the time
Fiebiger (D ) Agree 92.95% of the time
Horne (D ) Agree 92.22% of the time
Lindaas (D ) Agree 92.22% of the time
Nelson (D ) Agree 92.18% of the time
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Least Agreed With
Name Pct
Stenehjem (R ) Agree 80.36% of the time
Christmann (R ) Agree 80.41% of the time
Bowman (R ) Agree 81.37% of the time
Cook (R ) Agree 81.46% of the time
Erbele (R ) Agree 83.16% of the time
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Legislative Bills / Voting Record

Legislative Session
2007 (60 Legislative Session)
2005 (59 Legislative Session)
2003 (58 Legislative Session)
2001 (57 Legislative Session)

Elections (Races)

Year Race Votes Result
2008 Primary Election Governor and Lt. Governor 38784 Nominated
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2006 General Election State Senate - District 11 2746 Elected
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2006 Primary Election State Senate - District 11 1694 Nominated
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2002 General Election State Senate - District 11 2942 Elected
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2002 Primary Election State Senate - District 11 949 Nominated
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Campaign Finance

The following is a list of campaign contributions Tim Mathern has received since 2001:

*note: These amounts only reflect contributions over $200
Year Contributors Total Amount Out of State Contributors Total Out of State Dollars
2006 15 $6,567.88 2 $800.00
2002 27 $9,130.00 3 $3,100.00

Office History for Tim Mathern

Office Name Years
Senator (ND Legislature) 2007 - 2010
Senator (ND Legislature) 2003 - 2006
Senator (ND Legislature) 1999 - 2002

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