Jonathan Singer (politician)
Jonathan Singer | |
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.JPG) Singer addressing an audience in 2017. | |
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 11th district | |
| In office January 27, 2012 – January 13, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Deb Gardner |
| Succeeded by | Karen McCormick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 13, 1979 Dedham, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Longmont, Colorado |
| Alma mater | Colorado State University |
| Profession | Social worker |
| Website | singerforcolorado.com |
Jonathan Singer (born September 13, 1979) is a former legislator in the U.S. state of Colorado.[1] He was appointed in January 2012 as a Democrat to fill a 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
[edit]Education and career before election
[edit]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. Singer is Jewish.
Legislative career
[edit]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 served on the Economic and Business Development Committee.
2012 election
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "Colorado General Assembly - Representative Jonathan Singer". Colorado General Assembly. Archived from the original on 14 January 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
- ^ a b "Jonathan Singer wins Democratic committee's nod for Colorado House seat". Longmont Times-Call. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
- ^ "Jonathan Singer for Colorado House District 11: About Jonathan Singer". Singer for Colorado. Archived from the original on 24 June 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
- ^ "Planning and Zoning Commission, City of Longmont, CO". City of Longmont. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
- ^ "Jonathan Singer announces HD 11 candidacy". Longmont Times-Call. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
- ^ "Longmont's Jonathan Singer sworn in, takes Colorado House seat". Longmont Times-Call. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
- ^ "CO - Election Results - Colorado Secretary of State". Archived from the original on 2017-03-14. Retrieved 2012-11-09.
- ^ "State House 2012 Election Results - Denver Post". Archived from the original on 2014-07-08. Retrieved 2012-11-09.