Richard Holland
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| Richard Holland | |
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| Role: | Donor |
| Location: | Omaha, Neb. |
| Affiliation: | Democrat |
| Education: | University of Omaha |
Richard Holland is an investor, philanthropist and political donor from Omaha, Neb.
Career
Richard Holland grew up in Omaha, Neb., and attended the University of Omaha. After graduating, he took over his father's advertising agency, eventually transforming the company into Holland, Dreves, Reilly.[1] In the 1960s, Holland was one of the first to invest with Warren Buffett, and he is credited with introducing Buffett and Charles Munger early in their careers.[2]
In Omaha, Holland's philanthropic work has included donations to the arts in Omaha—where there is a Holland Performing Arts Center—as well as to the University of Omaha and to the Building Bright Futures organization—a group that helps impoverished local students.[3] Holland also established the Holland Lecture Series at the First Unitarian Church of Omaha to "provide open discussion of provocative ideas that are not usually heard in Nebraska."[4]
Political activity
Richard Holland has donated to a number of causes in politics. The Lincoln Journal Star called Holland "the bricklayer for a progressive infrastructure in our state." He told the paper, "I'm a liberal Democrat. I made a decision to do more to try to help elect Democrats."[5] Holland's previous contributions have gone to President Barack Obama (D), former U.S. Rep. Al Franken (D) and the Democratic National Committee.[6]
Holland also donated $50,000 to Nebraskans United, a group that sponsored an effort to keep the Nebraska Civil Rights Initiative off the 2008 November ballot through a petition blocking campaign.[7] The organization's website noted that the group aimed to "educate Nebraskan’s about the dangers of the proposed ban on affirmative action."[8]
In 2010, two groups worked to recall Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle. To support Suttle, Holland organized "The Committee to Keep Omaha Moving Forward" and donated $15,000 to the anti-recall effort. Holland had previously donated $5,000 to Suttle's campaign.[9]
Ballot measure activity
Overview of ballot measure support and opposition
The following table details Richard Holland’s ballot measure stances available on Ballotpedia:
| Ballot measure support and opposition for Richard Holland | |||
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| Ballot measure | Year | Position | Status |
| Nebraska Death Penalty Repeal, Referendum 426 | 2016 | Opposed[10] |  Defeated
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| Nebraska Minimum Wage Increase, Initiative 425 | 2014 | Supported[11] |  Approved
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| Nebraska Civil Rights, Measure 424 | 2008 | Opposed | Approved
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ University of Nebraska Medical Center, "Richard D. Holland," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ University of Nebraska Omaha, "Sharing The Wealth," March 2005
- ↑ Omaha World-Herald, "Kelly: Strike up the band to honor UNO donor Richard Holland," September 7, 2013
- ↑ First Unitarian Church of Omaha, "Holland Lecture Series," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ Lincoln Journal Star, "Philanthropist Dick Holland key Democratic contributor," June 16, 2011
- ↑ Campaign Money, "Richard Holland Political Campaign Contributions 2008 Election Cycle," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Nebraskans United," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ Nebraskans United, "About Nebraskans United," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ Watchdog, "Daub’s Big Money Backers Backed Recall," December 27, 2010
- ↑ Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission, "Campaign Statements," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Omaha World‑Herald, "Effort to raise Nebraska minimum wage moving fast," June 9, 2014
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