Joyce Broadsword
| Joyce Broadsword | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho Senate from District 2 | |
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In office December 1, 2004 – December 1, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Martha Calabretta |
| Succeeded by | Steve Vick |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
June 18, 1958 Sandpoint, Idaho |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | John |
| Profession | Owner |
| Religion | Protestant |
Joyce M. Broadsword (born June 18, 1958 in Sandpoint, Idaho) is a Republican Idaho State Senator since 2004 and represents the 2nd District.[1][2]
Early life and career
Broadsword attended Sandpoint High School and graduated in 1976. She and her husband John have been married for more than 30 years, are the parents of three children: Brian, Andrew, and J.C., and have three grandchildren.[1][2]
She has owned Northern Log Homes since 1978, Contracted Courier Service since 1993, B&B Builders since 2001, and was an executive of Downtown Sandpoint Business Association in 2004.[2] She was a volunteer for Larry Craig for Senate in 1990, 1996, and 2002. She was a volunteer for Dirk Kempthorne for Governor in 1998 and 2002. She was City coordinator for Butch Otter for Idaho Campaign in 2002.[2]
Committees
- Finance, Member
- Finance Appropriations, Member
- Health and Welfare, Vice Chair[2]
- Transportation, Member
- Member, 2010 Olympic Committee, 2006–present
- Senate Representative, Board of Directors, Idaho Rural Partnerships
- Alternate Delegate, Pacific Northwest Economic Region
- Senate Representative, Western Legislative Forestry Task Force
Organizations
Her involvement with organizations has included:[2]
- President, Kootenai Better Community, 1990–present
- President/Chair, Idaho Women in Timber, 1996–2001
- Chair, Federated Women in Timber, 2002–2003
- Treasurer, Idaho Women in Timber, Bonner Chapter, 2002–present
- Secretary, Rotary Club of Sandpoint, 2004–present
References
- 1 2 "Senate Membership – Joyce M. Broadsword (R)". Boise, Idaho: Idaho State Legislature. 2012. Retrieved June 5, 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Senator Joyce M. Broadsword's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved June 5, 2012.
External links
- Idaho Legislature - Senator Joyce M. Broadsword official government website
- broadsword4idaho.com official campaign website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Joyce M. Boadsword profile
- Follow the Money - Joyce M. Broadsword