Gail Finney
American politician (1959–2022)
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Gail Finney (August 16, 1959 – August 20, 2022) was an American businesswoman and politician who was a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, who represented the 84th house district from 2009 until her death in 2022.
Gail Finney | |
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| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 84th district | |
| In office January 1, 2009 – August 20, 2022 | |
| 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) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jerrold Finney |
| Children | 3 |
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Background
Finney was born in Wichita, Kansas. She was a graduate of Southeast High School, had a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Wichita State University and an MBA from Friends University.[1] She was a business owner.[2]
Political career
Finney served on the Wichita Chamber of Commerce's Visioneering Racial, Diversity, Opportunities, and Harmony Board; the District 1 Advisory Board, Precinct Committee Woman, and the Governor's Kansas African American Advisory Commission.
Death
After a series of health problems, Finney died on August 20, 2022, aged 63. She had undergone a kidney transplant earlier in the year.[2] She was posthumously given the key to the city of Wichita.[3]