John Westwood (politician) explained

John Westwood
State House:Utah
District:72nd[1]
Term Start:January 1, 2013
Predecessor:Evan Vickers
Successor:Incumbent
Birth Place:Richfield, Utah
Nationality:American
Party:Republican
Residence:Cedar City, Utah
Alma Mater:University of Washington
Southern Utah State College
Website:http://johnrwestwood.blogspot.com/

John R. Westwood (born in Richfield, Utah) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 72[2] since January 1, 2013. He lives in Cedar City, UT, with his wife Mary Ellen, and their five children.[3]

Education

Westwood attended the University of Washington and earned his BS in business and finance from Southern Utah State College (now Southern Utah University).[4]

Political career

Westwood was elected November 6, 2012.[5] During 2016, he served on the Business, Economic Development and Labor Appropriations Subcommittee, Retirement and Independent Entities Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee, House Transportation Committee, and the House Retirement and Independent Entities Committee.[6]

2016 Sponsored Legislation

Bill NumberBill TitleStatus
HB0053Business Resource Centers AmendmentsGovernor Signed - 3/25/2016
HB0036S02Payroll Deductions for Union DuesHouse/ filed - 3/10/2016

Representative Westwood floor sponsored SB 63 Survey Monument Replacement. [7]

Elections

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John R. Westwood (R) . . . January 28, 2014.
  2. Web site: John Westwood's Biography . . January 28, 2014.
  3. Web site: John Westwood . Project Vote Smart . Philipsburg, MT . April 10, 2014.
  4. Web site: John Westwood . Project Vote Smart . Philipsburg, MT . April 10, 2014.
  5. Web site: John Westwood . Project Vote Smart . Philipsburg, MT . April 10, 2014.
  6. Web site: John R. Westwood. Utah State Legislature. Salt Lake City, Utah. April 12, 2016.
  7. Web site: 2016 Legislation. Utah State Leglislature. April 12, 2016.
  8. Web site: 2012 Primary Canvass Reports . . Salt Lake City, Utah . January 28, 2014.
  9. Web site: 2012 General Canvass Report . Lieutenant Governor of Utah . Salt Lake City, Utah . January 28, 2014.