Casey Snider is an American politician serving as a member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 5th district. He assumed office on October 17, 2018.
Casey Snider | |
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Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
Assumed office October 17, 2018 | |
Preceded by | R. Curt Webb |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Kelli |
Children | 1 |
Education | Utah State University (BS) Johns Hopkins University (MS) |
Early life and education
editSnider was raised in Liberty, Utah. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in conservation and restoration ecology, law, and constitutional studies from Utah State University and a Master of Science in environmental science and policy from Johns Hopkins University.[1]
Career
editAfter earning his master's degree, Snider worked in the field of environmental and natural resources policy, commuting between Utah and Washington, D.C. He worked as a legislative director for Rob Bishop and was a staffer on the United States House Committee on Natural Resources.[2][3] He is the executive director of the Bear River Land Conservancy. Snider has also worked as a rancher and volunteer firefighter in Cache County, Utah.[4]
Snider was appointed to the Utah House of Representatives in December 2018.[5] Upon assuming office, he became one of the youngest members of the House. He was subsequently elected to the seat in November 2018.[6]
Personal life
editSnider and his wife, Kelli, have one daughter. They live in Avon, Utah.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Rep. Snider, Casey". Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
- ^ Casey Snider's Biography
- ^ Congressional Directory UTAH REPRESENTATIVES FIRST DISTRICT
- ^ "Utah's youngest legislator: 'I won't call anybody old if they don't call me young.'". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
- ^ "Governor fills Utah House vacancy with Snider appointment". Associated Press. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "Casey Snider". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
- ^ "Friends of Great Salt Lake - Casey Snider". www.fogsl.org. Retrieved 2021-01-10.