David Kerr (born July 16, 1948) is a former American politician in the state of Iowa. He was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in 2016.[1][2]
David Kerr | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 88th district | |
| In office 2017–2023 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Sands |
| Succeeded by | Helena Hayes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 16, 1948 Burlington, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Joyce |
| Children | two |
| Residence | Morning Sun, Iowa |
| Alma mater | Muscatine Community College |
| Profession | farmer |
Kerr was elected from Iowa House District 88, which includes all of Louisa County, most of Des Moines County, and northern and western Muscatine County.[3]
While in the Iowa legislature, Kerr has been behind budgets that do not increase funding for Iowa public universities. Kerr's 2022 budget proposal allocated nearly $20 million less than the state gave to public universities in 1999 (not adjusted for inflation). Kerr defended the budget as "very adequate" in 2021.[4]
Kerr decided not to seek reelection in 2022 to a fourth term.[3]
References
edit- ^ "David Kerr's Biography". iowahouserepublicans.com. Iowa House Republicans. Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
- ^ "State Representative". legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
- ^ a b Andrea Grubaugh, Rep. Kerr announces retirement while newcomer Collins announces candidacy, Muscatine Journal (January 4, 2022).
- ^ Akin, Katie (2022-03-27). "Proposed GOP budget for state universities is less than 20 years ago". Iowa Capital Dispatch. Retrieved 2022-03-28.
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