Coleen Seng
Coleen Seng (born February 8, 1936 in Council Bluffs , Iowa ) is an American politician ( Democratic Party ). She was the 50th mayor of the City of Lincoln , Nebraska , between 2003 and 2007 .
Her husband Darrel died in 1993. They had three children with him.
Life
Seng grew up in Fremont, Nebraska . In 1954 she graduated from high school and studied at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln. In 1958 she finished her studies with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and sociology .
Political career
Seng prevailed in the 2003 mayoral election against Republican city council member Glenn Friendt. Before that she was a member of the city council for 16 years. She replaced Don Wesely. In 2006, Coleen Seng waived possible re-election. She was succeeded again by a Democrat, State Senator Chris Beutler .
She became famous in 2004 when she asked Vice President Dick Cheney for a $ 32,000 security deposit allowance . This had carried out a fundraiser for the then Republican candidate and later Congressman Jeff Fortenberry .
Web links
- http://nebraska.statepaper.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2006/09/07/45005185a30b1
- http://lincoln.ne.gov/city/mayor/direct.htm
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Seng, Coleen |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 8, 1936 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Council Bluffs , Iowa |