J. Paul Brown (born February 28, 1953) is an American businessman, rancher, and politician who served as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives for the 59th district from 2015 to 2017. A Republican, Brown was defeated for re-election in 2016 by Barbara McLachlan.[1][2][3]
J. Paul Brown | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 59th district | |
| In office 2015–2017 | |
| Preceded by | Mike McLachlan |
| Succeeded by | Barbara McLachlan |
| In office 2010–2012 | |
| Succeeded by | Mike McLachlan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 28, 1953 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | New Mexico State University (BS) |
Early life and education
editBrown was born in the Four Corners region. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science from New Mexico State University in 1975.[4]
Career
editBrown was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2010. He was defeated for re-election in 2012, and succeeded by Mike McLachlan. He defeated McLachlan in 2014 and regained his seat, serving until 2017. He was defeated for re-election by McLauchlan's wife, Barbara McLachlan. Brown also served as a commissioner of La Plata County, and on the Ignacio, Colorado school board.[5]
Personal life
editBrown and his wife, Debbie, have four children.[6]
References
edit- ^ "J. Paul Brown | Colorado General Assembly". leg.colorado.gov. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
- ^ "Independent from Gunnison to challenge House Rep. Barbara McLachlan". The Journal. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
- ^ Wright, Samantha. "J.Paul Brown: Unfinished Business in House District 59". Telluride Daily Planet. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
- ^ "J. Paul Brown". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
- ^ "J. Paul Brown won't challenge Rep. Barbara McLachlan for House seat". Durango Herald. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
- ^ J. Brown's Biography
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