Allen M. Christensen Explained

Allen M. Christensen
State Senate:Utah
Term Start:January 1, 2005
Term End:January 1, 2021
Predecessor:David L. Gladwell
Successor:John D. Johnson
District:19th
Birth Place:Ogden, Utah, U.S.
Party:Republican
Spouse:Janis
Children:6
Occupation:Pediatric dentist
Website:Legislative Website

Allen Christensen is an American politician and dentist who served as a member of the Utah State Senate from 2005 to 2021. Elected in November 2004, he representing the state's 19th senate district in Morgan, Summit and Weber Counties.

Education

Christensen attended Brigham Young University, Utah State University and Weber State University.[1] He received his DDS degree from the University of the Pacific. He then completed his dental residency at Primary Children’s Hospital and University of Oregon Health Sciences Center in 1978. He took two years off from his education to serve a Spanish-speaking LDS mission.

Career

He has worked at his private dental practice in Ogden his entire career. He has also worked with the Commission on Aging, the Pandemic Flu Taskforce, and Baby Watch Oral Health.

Utah Senate

Christensen started his political career as a North Ogden City councilman, where he served for two four-year terms. He was elected to the Utah State Senate in 2004 and represented the 19th district.

In 2016, Christensen served on the following committees:[2]

Personal life

Christensen married Janis Henrikson in Manti, Utah, in 1971. They have six children.[3]

References

  1. Web site: Biographical Sketch . Allen Christensen . April 14, 2014 . October 16, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161016210239/http://allenchristensen.com/biography.php . dead .
  2. Web site: District 19 Senator - Utah State Senate. senate.Utah.gov. April 1, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160401211515/http://senate.utah.gov/senators/district19.html. April 1, 2016. dead.
  3. Web site: Allen M. Christensen's Political Summary. April 14, 2014. Project Vote Smart.

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