David Kerr (Iowa politician)

David Kerr
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 88th district
In office
2017–2023
Preceded byTom Sands
Succeeded byHelena Hayes
Personal details
Born (1948-07-16) July 16, 1948 (age 76)
Burlington, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJoyce
Childrentwo
ResidenceMorning Sun, Iowa
Alma materMuscatine Community College
Professionfarmer

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]

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

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  1. ^ "David Kerr's Biography". iowahouserepublicans.com. Iowa House Republicans. Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  2. ^ "State Representative". legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
  3. ^ a b Andrea Grubaugh, Rep. Kerr announces retirement while newcomer Collins announces candidacy, Muscatine Journal (January 4, 2022).
  4. ^ Akin, Katie (2022-03-27). "Proposed GOP budget for state universities is less than 20 years ago". Iowa Capital Dispatch. Retrieved 2022-03-28.