Edward Redd

Edward Redd
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 4th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2013
Preceded by David Butterfield
Personal details
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Residence Logan, Utah
Alma mater Brigham Young University
University of Utah School of Medicine
Profession Physician
Website edredd.com

Edward H. Redd[1] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 4[2] since January 1, 2013.

Early Life, Education, and Career

Ed was raised in Murray, Utah. He was educated in the Granite School District, participating in science and music and excelling in auto mechanics. Agriculture was a significant part of his childhood and adolescence. He started his own business doing custom plowing at the age of 11 continuing until leaving on a mission for the LDS church at the age of 19. After serving a mission to Southern Brazil, Ed continued his education at BYU, earning a degree in chemistry and graduating with honors.[3]

After earning his undergraduate degree, Ed earned a medical degree at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He did his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health Sciences University, again finishing with honors.[4]

Dr. Redd then practiced internal medicine for 16 years in Logan before Bear River Health Department hired him as Deputy Director and medical officer where he oversees health issues for Cache, Box Elder, and Rich counties. In addition to his responsibilities at the health department, he has served as Chairman of the Cache Valley Air Quality Task Force, Medical Director of IHC Hospice, Cache Valley Region, and emergency department physician at Logan Regional Hospital. He has also shown his capabilities in other areas, farming wheat and other crops in Lewiston, Utah, for 14 years; owning and managing an apartment complex in Logan for ten years; continuing his interest and expertise in auto mechanics; participating as a leader in the Boy Scouts of America for 17 years; mentoring refugees; and raising four children with his wife of 32 years, Susan Jackson Redd.[5]

Political Career

Redd was first elected in November of 2012.[6] During the 2014 Legislative Session, he served on the House Health and Human Services Committee and the House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee.[7]

2014 Sponsored Legislation

Bill Status
HB 143- Psychiatric Nurse Amendments Passed, Governor signed 4/1/14
HB 202- Weapons Restrictions Amendments Failed in the House Rules Committee 3/10/14
HB 203- Bail Bond Recovery Licensure Board Amendments Passed, Governor signed 3/29/14
HB 334- Bail Bondsmen Amendments Passed, Governor signed 3/29/14
HCR 11- Concurrent Resolution Recognizing 100th Anniversary of Logan Regional Hospital Passed, Governor signed 3/29/14

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Representative Redd also floor sponsored SB 29 (Sen. Christensen) and SB 198 (Sen. Adams).[9]


Elections

References

  1. ↑ "Edward H. Redd (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Edward Redd's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Ed Redd". Salt Lake City, UT: Ed Redd. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Ed Redd". Salt Lake City, UT: Ed Redd. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Ed Redd". Salt Lake City, UT: Ed Redd. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Edward Redd". Philipsburg, MT: Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Edward H. Redd". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Edward H. Redd, Current Legislation". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Edward H. Redd, Current Legislation". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  10. ↑ "2012 Primary Canvass Reports". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  11. ↑ "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved January 30, 2014.

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