Chris Brooks (politician) explained

Chris Brooks
State Senate1:Nevada
District1:3rd
Term Start1:December 4, 2018
Term End1:November 2022
Predecessor1:Tick Segerblom
Successor1:Rochelle Nguyen
State Assembly2:Nevada
District2:10th
Term Start2:November 9, 2016
Term End2:December 4, 2018
Predecessor2:Shelly M. Shelton
Successor2:Rochelle Nguyen
Birth Place:Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Party:Democratic
Spouse:Michelle White
Children:3
Residence:Las Vegas, Nevada

Christopher Lee Brooks (born 1972) is a former Democratic member of the Nevada Senate who represented District 3 in Clark County. He previously served in the Nevada Assembly from 2016 to 2018. He represented the 10th district, which covers parts of the central Las Vegas Valley.

Biography

Brooks was born in 1972 in Las Vegas. He has worked for a variety of electrical and energy companies, and currently serves as Managing Principal of Brooks Consulting, a position he has held since 2016.

Brooks ran for the Assembly in 2016 for the seat held by Republican Shelly M. Shelton.[1] He defeated German Castellanos in the Democratic primary and Shelton in the general election.[2]

Brooks was appointed to the Nevada Senate in 2018 to represent the 3rd district.[3] He resigned from the Senate in 2022 to take a private-sector position.[4]

Personal life

Brooks has three children: Arielle, Alan, and Calvin, and two grandchildren; he is married to Michelle White.[5]

Political positions

Brooks supports a $15 minimum wage.[6] He received a 100% rating from Nevada Advocates for Planned Parenthood Affiliates and a 0% rating from the NRA Political Victory Fund.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Democratic energy consultant Chris Brooks runs for Assembly. KNTV. November 17, 2015. December 23, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171224101526/https://www.ktnv.com/news/political/elections-local/democratic-energy-consultant-chris-brooks-runs-for-assembly_45199971. December 24, 2017. dead.
  2. Web site: Freshman Orientation: Democratic Assemblyman Chris Brooks. Messerly, Megan. The Nevada Independent. January 30, 2017. December 23, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171224101723/https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/freshman-orientation-democratic-assemblyman-chris-brooks. 2017-12-24. live.
  3. Web site: Clark County Commission selects Chris Brooks, Dallas Harris for vacant Senate seats. thenevadaindependent.com. en-US. 2023-02-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20221206115712/https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/assemblywoman-rochelle-nguyen-expected-to-replace-state-sen-chris-brooks. 2022-12-06. live.
  4. Web site: Assemblywoman Rochelle Nguyen appointed to open state Senate seat. thenevadaindependent.com. en-US. 2023-02-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20181218220032/https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/clark-county-commission-selects-chris-brooks-dallas-harris-for-vacant-senate-seats. 2018-12-18. live.
  5. Web site: Chris Brooks' Biography. Project VoteSmart. December 23, 2017.
  6. Web site: Assembly District 10. Taylor, F. Andrew. Las Vegas Review-Journal. May 27, 2016. December 23, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171224101512/https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/assembly-district-10/. December 24, 2017. live.
  7. Web site: Chris Brooks's Ratings and Endorsements. Project VoteSmart. December 23, 2017.

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