Rick Taggart
J. Merrick Taggart | |
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Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 55th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Janice Rich |
Personal details | |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Deanna[1] |
Children | 4 |
Residence(s) | Grand Junction, Colorado, U.S. |
Alma mater | Syracuse University University of Phoenix[1] |
Profession | Businessman |
Website | www |
Rick Taggart is a state representative from Grand Junction, Colorado. A Republican, Taggart represents Colorado House of Representatives District 55, which includes the communities of Grand Junction, Redlands, and Orchard Mesa in Mesa County.[2]
Background
Taggart is a businessman and politician from Grand Junction, Colorado. His corporate experience includes senior positions in Marmot Mountain Works, The Timberland Company, and Swiss Army Brands. He has also worked at Colorado Mesa University in a management position and as a business teacher. He earned a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix.[1]
Taggart served from 2015 to 2022 on the Grand Junction City Council. He served as mayor from 2017-2019.[3]
Elections
In the 2022 Colorado House of Representatives election, Taggart defeated his Democratic Party opponent, winning 63.61% of the total votes cast.[4]
References
- ^ a b c "Rick Taggart". City of Grand Junction, Colorado. n.d. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- ^ Colorado Independent Legislative Redistricting Commission (March 18, 2022). "Colorado House District 55 (2021)" (PDF). State of Colorado. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- ^ Greene, Jay; Moore, Carly (May 4, 2017). "New mayor takes reins in Grand Junction; looks forward to upcoming projects". KJCT News 8. Grand Junction, Colorado. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- ^ "Colorado election results: November 8, 2022, general election state representative district 55". Colorado Secretary of State. State of Colorado. n.d. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
External links
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- ▌Cathy Kipp (D)
- ▌Andrew Boesenecker (D)
- ▌Matt Soper (R)
- ▌Rick Taggart (R)
- ▌Rod Bockenfeld (R)
- ▌Elizabeth Velasco (D)
- ▌Marc Catlin (R)
- ▌Barbara McLachlan (D)
- ▌Stephanie Luck (R)
- ▌Eliza Hamrick (D)
- ▌Matthew Martinez (D)
- ▌Richard Holtorf (R)
- ▌Ryan Armagost (R)
- ▌Mike Lynch (R)
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