Chad Campbell (politician)

Chad Campbell
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 24th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
2007
Personal details
Born March 5, 1973
Phoenix, AZ
Political party Democratic
Alma mater Northern Arizona University
Religion Christian

Chad Campbell is a state representative from Arizona, currently serving as minority leader. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Personal life and education

Campbell attended Moon Valley High School. Campbell graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2006, earning a B.S. in Environmental Science.[1] Campbell has a wife, Beth, who is a small business owner.[2]

Political career

Campbell was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2007, and became the minority leader in 2010. He serves as ranking member on the Appropriations Committee. Campbell sits on the Phoenix Environmental Quality Commission.[1]

In response to the 2011 Tucson shooting, Campbell proposed a legislative package that would increase background checks for gun purchasers and increase funding for mental health programs.[3]

Along with moderate house Republicans, Campbell led his party in passing the Medicaid expansion advocated by Governor Jan Brewer, despite the opposition of Republican Speaker Andy Tobin.[4]

Campbell is a vice president of Resolute Consulting, managing the Phoenix office.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Chad Campbell". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Chad Campbell". Resolute Consulting. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  3. Saria, Lauren (4 February 2013). "Az House Dem: GOP refusing to hear gun-violence bills". Tucson Sentinel. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  4. Christie, Bob (13 June 2013). "AZ House passes Medicaid expansion in Brewer win". Yahoo News. Retrieved 21 August 2013.

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