Preceded by Lowen Kruse Role Politician Political party Democratic Education Georgetown University | Alma mater Georgetown University Party Democratic Party Name Tanya Cook | |
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Born November 9, 1964 (age 59)
Agana, Guam ( 1964-11-09 ) Residence Omaha, Nebraska, United States | ||
Capitol Conversations: Sen. Tanya Cook - an NET News Feature
Tanya Cook (born November 9, 1964, in Agana, Guam) is a politician from the U.S. state of Nebraska. She represents the 13th District, made up of part of Omaha, in the Nebraska Legislature.
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- Capitol Conversations Sen Tanya Cook an NET News Feature
- State legislature
- Professional career
- References
State legislature
In 2008, Cook was elected to represent the 13th Nebraska legislative district. During her first term, from 2009-2013, she served at various times on the General Affairs, Natural Resources, State-Tribal Relations, Urban Affairs, and Health and Human Services Committees, and was Vice Chair of the Business and Labor Committee from 2011-2012. Along with Brenda Council of the 11th legislative district, she was the first black woman elected to the Nebraska Legislature.
Cook was re-elected in 2012. She currently serves as Chair of the Legislature's Planning Committee. She also sits on the Education and Health and Human Services Committees.
Professional career
Cook is the President of City Girl Communications, a public relations consulting firm. From 1999-2006, she served as the Director of Urban Affairs for Governor Mike Johanns.