Andrew Sherwood (Arizona politician)

Andrew Sherwood
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 26th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
2013
Preceded by Ben Arredondo
Personal details
Born November 10, 1980
Tucson, Arizona
Political party Democratic
Residence Tempe, Arizona
Alma mater Arizona State University
Website sherwoodforaz.com

Andrew Sherwood is a Democratic member of the Arizona House of Representatives, serving since 2013. Before serving in the legislature, Sherwood was a professional animal trainer and worked as the Director of Marketing for GreatSpaces.[1]

Sherwood serves on the House Appropriations and Technology & Infrastructure Committees.[2] During the first session of his term in office in 2013, Representative Sherwood sponsored 10 bills as the Prime Prime Sponsor (indicating he is the author of the bill) and 47 bills as the Prime Sponsor. In the 2014 session, he has introduced 10 pieces of legislation as the Prime Prime Sponsor, 46 bills as Prime Sponsor and 22 as Co-sponsor. A complete list of bills and details of the legislation can be found on Sherwood's page on the Arizona House of Representatives website.

2014 Election

In the LD-26 primary election held on August 26, 2014 Representative Sherwood was nominated for reelection by his party with 48% of the vote. He won re-election and was the top vote-getter in the November 4, 2014 LD-26 house race receiving 13,584 total votes. [3]

Legislation

During his first term in office, Rep. Sherwood was the Prime or Co-sponsor of 12 bills that were signed into law.

2013 – regular session

  1. HB2074 – Now: licensing; foster homes (prime sponsor)
  2. HB2136 – firefighter and EMT memorial (co-sponsor)
  3. HB2611 – school district superintendent contracts; renegotiation (co-sponsor)
  4. HCR2035 – recognizing Arizona caregivers (co-sponsor)
  5. HCR2036 – Boy Scouts of America (co-sponsor)

2014 – regular session

  1. HB2163 – limited liability; space flight activities (prime sponsor)
  2. HB2164 – laser pointer; aircraft; violation (prime sponsor)
  3. HB2571 – criminal damage; economic costs (prime sponsor)
  4. HB2624 – Yarnell Hill memorial; appropriation (co-sponsor)
  5. HJR2002 – January 8 memorial; support (prime sponsor)
  6. SB1326 – state parks; donations; fund; transportation (prime sponsor)

2014 – second special session

  1. HCR2001 – Don Jansen; death resolution (co-sponsor)

Issue Commentary

Opinion editorials written by Representative Sherwood

Sherwood: Election a review of legislators' performance: [4]

GOP candidates: Party and power their masters: [5]

Pearce Recall: Democrats should not run in Pearce recall election, [6]

Environment: Arizona can take the lead in climate change, [7]

Education: Scientific research at ASU vital for state’s future, [8]

Energy: Our state must be an energy technology leader, [9]

Media Coverage

Phoenix New Times: Jon Hulburd's a Turncoat, and Terry Goddard's Weak. So Who Are This Year's Democratic Role Models? pg. 4, Oct. 28, 2010

Phoenix New Times: Animal Abuse Registry Proposed by a Pair of Arizona Lawmakers, Phoenix New Times, Jan. 15, 2014

KJZZ 91.5: House Approves Bill Against Laser Pointing, February 14, 2014

Phoenix New Times, SB 1062 Protesters March on the Arizona Capitol, February 24, 2014

Charitable Work

Representative Sherwood has served on the Board of Directors for People to People International Greater Phoenix, Arizona chapter since 2012.[10] People to People International is a non-profit organization that "promotes international understanding and friendship through educational, cultural and humanitarian activities".[11] He has also been active in animal rescue, donating time to Rescue a Golden Arizona, a Phoenix, AZ based animal rescue organization. [12]

References

  1. ↑ "Phoenix Arizona Election Questionnaire for State Legislature, Andrew Sherwood". AZCentral.com. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
  2. ↑ Arizona State Legislature Website
  3. ↑ http://www.azsos.gov/election/2014/General/Canvass2014GE.pdf
  4. ↑ East Valley Tribune, Oct. 28. 2014
  5. ↑ Arizona Republic, Oct. 20, 2014
  6. ↑ Arizona Republic, Jul. 25, 2011
  7. ↑ Arizona Republic, Dec. 6, 2013
  8. ↑ Arizona Republic, Mar. 31, 2013
  9. ↑ East Valley Tribune, Oct. 26, 2013
  10. ↑ http://www.ptpiaz.org/board.htm
  11. ↑ http://www.ptpi.org/Default.aspx
  12. ↑ http://www.humanevotersaz.org/2010/Sherwood%20Questionnaire%202010.pdf

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