Jeremy Peterson (politician)
| Jeremy Peterson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 9th[1] district | |
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Assumed office January 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Neil Hansen |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Ogden, Utah |
| Alma mater | Weber State University |
| Website |
petersonfornine |
Jeremy A. Peterson[2] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 9 since January 1, 2011. Jeremy Peterson lives in Ogden, UT, with his wife, Kim, and their four children: Hannah, Wynnie, Sophie, and Esther. He currently works as a Real Estate Broker with Vista Real Estate.[3]
Education
Peterson earned his BS in marketing from Weber State University.[3]
Political career
Jeremy Peterson was first elected to the House of Representatives on November 2, 2010.[3]
During the 2016 Legislative Session Peterson served on the Business, Economic Development, and Labor Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee, and the House Revenue and Taxation Committee.[4]
2016 Sponsored Legislation
| Bill Number | Bill TItle | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB104S01 | Property Taxation Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/21/2016 |
| HB0162S01 | Motion Picture Incentive Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/18/2016 |
| HB170S01 | Medical Care Savings Account Tax Credit Repeal | Governor Signed - 3/25/2016 |
| HB310S03 | Tax CreditReview Amendments | Bill Failed Review - Returned to the House - 3/18/2016 |
| HB0327 | Energy Tax Credit Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0413 | Falconry Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB441S01 | Child Placement Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
Representative Peterson did not floor sponsor any bills during the 2016 Legislative Session.[5]
Elections
- 2014: Peterson was unopposed in the Republican convention and faced Democrat Steve Olsen in the 2014 General election. Peterson won with 2,273 votes (56.9%) to Olsen's 1,721 votes (43.1%).[6]
- 2012: Peterson and former Democratic Representative Neil Hansen both won their nominations, setting up their third contest; Peterson won the November 6, 2012 General election with 5,079 votes (60.1%) against former Representative Hansen.[7]
- 2010: Peterson and Representative Hansen both won their nominations, setting up a rematch of their 2008 contest; Peterson won the November 2, 2010 General election with 1,272 votes (53.2%) against Representative Hansen.[8]
- 2008: To challenge District 9 incumbent Democratic Representative Neil Hansen, Peterson was selected from two candidates by the Republican convention and but lost the November 4, 2008 General election to Representative Hansen.[9]
References
- ↑ "Jeremy A. Peterson (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Jeremy Peterson's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Jeremy Peterson". Philipsburg, MT: Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Committees". le.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-03-30.
- ↑ "2016 -- Legislation(House Of Representatives)". le.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-03-30.
- ↑ Lieutenant Governor of Utah. "2014 General Election Results". Retrieved March 30, 2016.
- ↑ "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ↑ "2010 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ↑ "2008 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
External links
- Official page at the Utah State Legislature
- Campaign site
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Jeremy Peterson at Ballotpedia
- Jeremy Peterson at the National Institute on Money in State Politics