Marsha Haefner
| Marsha Haefner | |
|---|---|
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| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 95th district | |
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Assumed office 2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
June 8, 1951 Webster Groves, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Greg Haefner |
| Children | Three |
| Residence | Oakville, Missouri |
| Education | University of Missouri (BS) |
| Profession | Small Business Owner |
| Website |
Campaign website Government website |
Marsha Haefner (born July 8, 1951) is an American politician. She is a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, serving since first being elected in 2010. She is a member of the Republican Party.[1][2]
Early life, education, and career
Early life
Haefner was born in Webster Groves, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Haefner attended Webster Groves public schools until high school graduation and then attended Meramec Community College before graduating from the University of Missouri, Columbia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Parks and Recreation.[3]
Family
While attending Missouri, Haefner met her future husband, Greg Haefner, a fellow member of Marching Mizzou. The two married following graduation and moved to Pensacola, Florida where Greg trained as a Naval Flight Officer. During the next five years, they moved nine times, including a base assignment in Brunswick, Maine and two deployments to Rota, Spain and the Azores Islands. Following his naval service, they returned to Oakville to work and raise their three children.[4]
Entrepreneurship
Along with her husband, Marsha owns and operates a small business. In the early 1980's, the two opened Haefner’s Greenhouses and quickly became a leading wholesale supplier in the St. Louis area. Over the years, their small business has employed over 1000 local residents throughout 37 years in business. The couple also operates a growing facility in House Springs and a garden center located on Telegraph Road in Oakville, Missouri.[5]
Public office
Missouri House of Representatives
Haefner first began serving in the Missouri House of Representatives in 2010, after defeating democratic challenger Andrew Spavale. She currently represents the 95th District and serves as the Chair of the Fiscal Review Committee. She also serves as a member of the Ethics Committee and Joint Committee on Tax Policy among others.[6][7]
Committee assignments
- Fiscal Review (Chair)
- Budget
- Subcommittee on Appropriations - Health, Mental Health, and Social Services
- Ethics
- Health and Mental Health Policy
- Joint Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect
- Joint Committee on Legislative Research
- Joint Committee on Tax Policy
Legislative sponsorship
During her tenure in the Missouri House of Representives, Haefner has sponsored several major pieces of legislation ranging from issues concerning welfare reform to child protection laws. Some of her major pieces of legislation include:
- Sponsored HB 1491 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
- Sponsored HB 2202 Evidence (passed in to law as an amendment to HB 1562)
- Sponsored HB 640 Modifies SNAP Waiver (passed into law as an amendment to SB 24)
- Sponsored HB 1795 Modifies Provisions Relating to Public Assistance Programs (passed as an amendment in SB 607)
Potential Campaign for U.S. Senate
Haefner is considering a run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Claire McCaskill after receiving encouragement from Republican U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner (MO-02). [8]
Awards and honors
- St Louis Business Journal: Legislative Award, 2013 & 2014
- Missouri Kids First: Standing with Children Award, 2014
- St Louis Children’s Hospital: State Advocate of the Year, 2014
- National Association on Mental Illness: Outstanding Legislator, 2015
- Missouri Association of Rehabilitation Facilities: Legislator of the Year, 2015
- Behavioral Health Network: Outstanding Leadership, 2015
- Brain Injury Association: Legislator of the Year, 2015
- Missouri Coalition of Children’s Agencies: Child Welfare Champion, 2015
- Foundation for Government Accountability: National Legislator of the Year, 2015
- Missouri Coalition: Leadership in Behavioral Health, 2015
- Mental Health America: Champion for Mental Health & Addiction Treatment, 2016
- Foundation for Government Accountability: National Champion of Opportunity 2016
- Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital: Crystal Wagon Award, 2016
Endorsements
- Missouri Chamber of Commerce
- National Federation of Independent Business
- National Rifle Association
- Missouri Right to Life
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marsha Haefner | 12,905 | 63.0% | ||
| Democratic | Glenn Koenen | 7,565 | 37.0% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marsha Haefner | 10,150 | 100.0% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marsha Haefner | 11,920 | 59.8% | ||
| Democratic | Joe Zelle | 8,025 | 40.2% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marsha Haefner | 9,593 | 64.3% | ||
| Democratic | Andrew Spavale | 5,072 | 34.0% | ||
| Constitution | Lewis, Randall (Randy) | 256 | 1.7% | ||
References
- ↑ "Marsha Haefner". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.house.mo.gov/bio.aspx?year=2016&district=096
- ↑ Haefner, Marsha (2017). "About Marsha Haefner". marshahaefner.com. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
- ↑ Haefner, Marsha (2017). "About Marsha Haefner". marshahaefner.com. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
- ↑ Haefner, Marsha (2017). "About Marsha Haefner". marshahaefner.com. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
- ↑ "Marsha Haefner". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.house.mo.gov/bio.aspx?year=2016&district=096
- ↑ Lowry, Bryan (July 24, 2017). "Missouri state rep eyes run against McCaskill after encouragement from Wagner". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, Official Election Results