Keven Stratton
Keven Stratton | |
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Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2013 | |
Preceded by | LaVar Christensen |
Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
In office April 28, 2012 – January 1, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Stephen Sandstrom |
Succeeded by | Spencer Cox |
Personal details | |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Orem, Utah |
Alma mater |
Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School |
Profession | Attorney |
Website |
kevenstratton |
Keven J. Stratton[1] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 43[2] since January 1, 2013. Stratton served consecutively from his April 28, 2012 appointment to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Stephen Sandstrom until January 1, 2013 in the District 58 seat.[3] He lives in Orem.[4]
Early Life and Education
Stratton earned his BS in finance from Brigham Young University and his JD from its J. Reuben Clark Law School. He has 8 children, is a scoutmaster of 25 boys, and has more than 25 years of experience owning and operating small businesses in Utah County. He’s a Real Estate, Business and Estate-planning Attorney. He is also a land developer and owner and operator of the Cascade Golf Course.[5]
Political career
Stratton was appointed on January 1, 2013.[6] During the 2016 Legislative Session, he served on the Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Judiciary Committee and the House Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee.[7]
2016 Sponsored Legislation
Bill Number | Bill Title | Status |
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HB0128 | Alimony Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
HB0129 | Towing Surcharge Amendments | Governor signed - 3/21/16 |
HB0219 | Resource Management Planning | Governor signed - 3/25/16 |
HB0335 | Public Education Curriculum Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
HB0343 | School Administration Amendments | Governor signed - 3/23/16 |
HB0374S03 | Accessible Parking Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
HB0430 | Hole in the Rock State Park Designation | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
HB0454 | Educator Rights Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
HCR016S01 | Concurrent Resolution on Utah Public Lands | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
HCR017S01 | Concurrent Resolution Opposing Unilateral Use of the Antiquities Act | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
Representative Stratton also floor sponsored SB0234 Protecting Unborn Children Amendments and SB0237S01 Immigration and Alien Related Amendments.[9]
Elections
- 2014 Stratton won against Timothy Spencer in the June 24, 2014 primary election and was unopposed for the general election on November 4, 2014 due to Janita Anderson (D) withdrawing before the primary.[10]
- 2012 Redistricted to District 48, and with incumbent Republican Representative LaVar Christensen redistricted to District 32, Stratton was chosen from among five candidates for the June 26, 2012 Republican Primary which he won with 3,020 votes (54.7%);[11] and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 13,237 votes.[12]
References
- ↑ "Keven J. Stratton (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ↑ "Keven Stratton's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ↑ Hesterman, Billy (April 28, 2012). "Stratton selected to replace Sandstrom in Legislature". Daily Herald. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ↑ "Keven Stratton". Philipsburg, MT: Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Keven Stratton, Meet Keven". Salt Lake City, UT: Keven J. Stratton. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Keven Stratton". Philipsburg, MT: Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Keven J. Stratton". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ↑ "Keven J. Stratton, Current Legislation". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ↑ "Keven J. Stratton, Current Legislation". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ↑ "2014 Election Results". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ↑ "2012 Primary Canvass Reports". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ↑ "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
External links
- Official page at the Utah State Legislature
- Campaign site
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Keven Stratton at Ballotpedia
- Keven J. Stratton at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
- All links to bills in 2014 from rep. Stratton