Robert Darrold Mead (born September 16, 1937) is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. First coming to the House in 2004, he lost a bid for a second term in 2006. He was elected in both 2008 and 2010 but resigned at the start of the 2011 legislative session to become Speaker Bill O'Brien's chief of staff.[1]
Bob Mead | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the 4th Hillsborough district | |
| In office December 3, 2008 – December 2, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Pamela Coughlin |
| Succeeded by | Jennifer Bernet |
| In office December 1, 2004 – December 6, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Pierre Bruno |
| Succeeded by | Jennifer Bernet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Darrold Mead September 16, 1937 Canby, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Susan |
| Residence | Mont Vernon, New Hampshire |
| Alma mater | San Jose City College (AA) University of Massachusetts (BS) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1955–1962 |
In December 2011, Mead was named director of legislative services in the House Majority Office. He resigned the following May after a report that he used taxpayer money to fund trips to party political events.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ "House Record, 2011 Session, House Journal No. 2". New Hampshire General Court. January 5, 2011. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
- ^ Spolar, Matthew (May 13, 2012). "House paid mileage for GOP recruiting". Concord Monitor. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
- ^ Timmons, Annmarie; Spolar, Matthew (June 17, 2012). "Mead makes quick return to politics". Concord Monitor. Retrieved August 29, 2019.