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Gail Finney
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| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 84th district |
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| In office January 1, 2009 – August 20, 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Oletha Faust-Goudeau |
| Succeeded by | Ford Carr |
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| Born | August 16, 1959 Wichita, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | August 20, 2022 (aged 63) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jerrold Finney |
| Children | 3 |
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Gail Finney (born August 16, 1959 – died August 20, 2022) was an American businesswoman and politician. She was a member of the Democratic Party. Finney served in the Kansas House of Representatives for the 84th district from 2009 until her death.
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Early Life and Education
Gail Finney was born in Wichita, Kansas. She attended Southeast High School. After high school, she continued her education.
Finney earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. She received this degree from Wichita State University. Later, she earned an MBA from Friends University. She also owned her own business.
Political Career Highlights
Gail Finney was active in her community and government. She served on several important boards. One was the Wichita Chamber of Commerce's Visioneering Board. This board focused on racial diversity and harmony.
She also served on the District 1 Advisory Board. Finney was a Precinct Committee Woman. She was also part of the Governor's Kansas African American Advisory Commission.
What Gail Finney Cared About
On her website, Gail Finney shared her main goals as a lawmaker. She wanted to make sure all children in Kansas received a good education. She also worked to lower the cost of healthcare and medicines.
Finney aimed to help the economy grow. She wanted to create more jobs in Kansas. To do this, she worked with different levels of government and private businesses.
Committee Work in 2016
During the 2015–2016 legislative session, Finney was part of several committees. Committees are groups of lawmakers who study specific topics. Her assignments included:
- House Appropriations (this committee handles state spending)
- House Corrections and Juvenile Justice (this committee deals with prisons and youth justice)
- House Transportation and Public Safety Budgets (she was the top Democrat on this committee, which looked at budgets for roads and safety)
Laws She Supported
Gail Finney supported several important pieces of legislation. In 2009, she supported H 5003. This was a proposed change to the Kansas constitution. It aimed to ensure equal rights and prevent discrimination based on sex.
She also supported H 5014 in 2009. This bill congratulated the Kansas Department of Transportation. It urged action to expand rail service. The goal was to connect Kansas City to Fort Worth, Texas, by train.
Later Life and Passing
Gail Finney faced several health challenges. She passed away on August 20, 2022. She was 63 years old. Earlier that year, she had a kidney transplant. After her death, she was honored by the city of Wichita. She was given the key to the city.
