Keven Stratton
Keven Stratton | |
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Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 1, 2013 | |
Preceded by | LaVar Christensen |
Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
In office April 28, 2012 – January 1, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Stephen Sandstrom |
Succeeded by | Spencer Cox |
Personal details | |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Orem, Utah |
Alma mater | Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School |
Profession | Attorney |
Website | kevenstratton |
Keven J. Stratton[1] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 43[2] since January 1, 2013. Stratton served consecutively from his April 28, 2012 appointment to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Stephen Sandstrom until January 1, 2013 in the District 58 seat.[3] He lives in Orem.[4]
Early Life and Education
Stratton earned his BS in finance from Brigham Young University and his JD from its J. Reuben Clark Law School. He has 8 children, is a scoutmaster of 25 boys, and has more than 25 years of experience owning and operating small businesses in Utah County. He’s a Real Estate, Business and Estate-planning Attorney. He is also a land developer and owner and operator of the Cascade Golf Course.[5]
Political career
Stratton was appointed on January 1, 2013.[6] During the 2014 Legislative Session, he served on the House Education Committee and the House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee.[7]
2014 Sponsored Legislation
Bill | Status |
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HB 151- Commission for the Stewardship of Public Lands | Passed, Governor signed 4/1/14 |
HB 164- Interstate Compact on Transfer of Public Lands | Passed, Governor signed 4/1/14 |
HB 177- Juror and Witness Fees Amendments | Passed, Governor signed 3/31/14 |
HB 189- Inherent Risk of Recreational Activities Amendments | Failed |
HB 348- Child Support Amendments | Failed |
HB 413- Voter Accountability in Political Subdivisions | Failed |
HB 424- Justice Court Amendments | Failed |
Representative Stratton also floor sponsored nine Senate Bills: 37, 88, 109, 133, 134, 149, 156, 203, and 226.[9]
Elections
- 2012 Redistricted to District 48, and with incumbent Republican Representative LaVar Christensen redistricted to District 32, Stratton was chosen from among five candidates for the June 26, 2012 Republican Primary which he won with 3,020 votes (54.7%);[10] and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 13,237 votes.[11]
References
- ↑ "Keven J. Stratton (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ↑ "Keven Stratton's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ↑ Hesterman, Billy (April 28, 2012). "Stratton selected to replace Sandstrom in Legislature". Daily Herald. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ↑ "Keven Stratton". Philipsburg, MT: Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Keven Stratton, Meet Keven". Salt Lake City, UT: Keven J. Stratton. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Keven Stratton". Philipsburg, MT: Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Keven J. Stratton". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Keven J. Stratton, Current Legislation". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Keven J. Stratton, Current Legislation". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "2012 Primary Canvass Reports". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ↑ "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
External links
- Official page at the Utah State Legislature
- Campaign site
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Keven Stratton at Ballotpedia
- Keven J. Stratton at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
- All links to bills in 2014 from rep. Stratton