Jonathan Singer (politician)

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Jonathan Singer
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
from the 11th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 27, 2012
Preceded by Deb Gardner
Personal details
Born (1979-09-13) September 13, 1979
Political party Democratic
Residence Longmont, Colorado
Alma mater Colorado State University
Profession Social worker
Religion Jewish
Website singerforcolorado.org

Jonathan Singer (Born September 13, 1979) is a legislator in the U.S. state of Colorado.[1] He was appointed in January 2012 as a Democrat to fill the vacancy in House District 11,[2] which includes most of Longmont, as well as Northwest Boulder, part of Niwot and part of Gunbarrel. He resides in Longmont.

Biography

Education and career before election

Singer graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Psychology and Social Work, and in 2002 earned a Master's degree in Social Work also from CSU. He worked for the Denver Office of Economic Development, and following that as a social worker in child protections for Boulder County.[3] He also serves on the Longmont Planning and Zoning Commission.[4] His political activities prior to joining the Colorado General Assembly include serving as President of the Longmont Area Democrats.

Legislative career

In November 2011, Singer announced his candidacy for the House District 11 seat after incumbent Rep. Deb Gardner announced her intention not to run for re-election.[5] In January 2012, Rep. Gardner vacated the House seat to take an open seat on the Boulder County Commission. On January 21, 2012, Singer was elected by 45-5 vote of a vacancy committee of the Boulder County Democratic Party to fill the house seat,[2] and was sworn in on January 27.[6] In the House, he serves on the Economic and Business Development Committee.

2012 legislative session

2012 election

In the 2012 General Election, Representative Singer faced Republican challenger Ellyn Hilliard. Singer was reelected by a margin of 57% to 43%.[7][8]

References

  1. ↑ "Colorado General Assembly - Representative Jonathan Singer". Colorado General Assembly. Retrieved 27 January 2012. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Jonathan Singer wins Democratic committee's nod for Colorado House seat". Longmont Times-Call. Retrieved 27 January 2012. 
  3. ↑ "Jonathan Singer for Colorado House District 11: About Jonathan Singer". Singer for Colorado. Retrieved 27 January 2012. 
  4. ↑ "Planning and Zoning Commission, City of Longmont, CO". City of Longmont. Retrieved 27 January 2012. 
  5. ↑ "Jonathan Singer announces HD 11 candidacy". Longmont Times-Call. Retrieved 27 January 2012. 
  6. ↑ "Longmont's Jonathan Singer sworn in, takes Colorado House seat". Longmont Times-Call. Retrieved 27 January 2012. 
  7. ↑ "CO - Election Results - Colorado Secretary of State". 
  8. ↑ "State House 2012 Election Results - Denver Post". 
Members of the Colorado House of Representatives
   
  1.    Jeanne Labuda (D)
  2.    Mark Ferrandino (D)
  3.    Daniel Kagan (D)
  4.    Dan Pabon (D)
  5.    Crisanta Duran (D)
  6.    Lois Court (D)
  7.    Angela Williams (D)
  8.    Beth McCann (D)
  9.    Paul Rosenthal (D)
  10.    Dickey Hullinghorst (D)
  11.    Jonathan Singer (D)
  12.    Mike Foote (D)
  13.    KC Becker (D)
  14.    Dan Nordberg (R)
  15.    Mark Waller (R)
  16.    Janak Joshi (R)
  17.    Tony Exum (D)
  1.    Pete Lee (D)
  2.    Amy Stephens (R)
  3.    Bob Gardner (R)
  4.    Lois Landgraf (R)
  5.    Justin Everett (R)
  6.    Max Tyler (D)
  7.    Sue Schafer (D)
  8.    Cheri Gerou (R)
  9.    Diane Mitsch Bush (D)
  10.    Libby Szabo (R)
  11.    Brittany Pettersen (D)
  12.    Tracy Kraft-Tharp (D)
  13.    Jenise May (D)
  14.    Joseph Salazar (D)
  15.    Dominick Moreno (D)
  16.    Dianne Primavera (D)
  17.    Steve Lebsock (D)
  1.    Cherylin Peniston (D)
  2.    Su Ryden (D)
  3.    Spencer Swalm (R)
  4.    Kathleen Conti (R)
  5.    Polly Lawrence (R)
  6.    John Buckner (D)
  7.    Jovan Melton (D)
  8.    Rhonda Fields (D)
  9.    Frank McNulty (R)
  10.    Chris Holbert (R)
  11.    Carole Murray (R)
  12.    Leroy Garcia (D)
  13.    Clarice Navarro (R)
  14.    Stephen Humphrey (R)
  15.    Perry Buck (R)
  16.    Dave Young (D)
  17.    Brian DelGrosso (R)
  1.    Joann Ginal (D)
  2.    Randy Fischer (D)
  3.    Jared Wright (R)
  4.    Ray Scott (R)
  5.    Kevin Priola (R)
  6.    Bob Rankin (R)
  7.    Don Coram (R)
  8.    Mike McLachlan (D)
  9.    James Wilson (R)
  10.    Millie Hamner (D)
  11.    Edward Vigil (D)
  12.    Lori Saine (R)
  13.    Tim Dore (R)
  14.    Jerry Sonnenberg (R)


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