Robert Montgomery (politician) explained

Bob Montgomery
State House:Kansas
District:15th
Term Start:January 14, 2013
Term End:December 31, 2013
Preceded:Arlen Siegfreid
Succeeded:Erin Davis
State House1:Kansas
District1:26th
Term Start1:January 11, 2011
Term End1:January 14, 2013
Preceded1:Robert Olson
Succeeded1:Larry Campbell
Birth Date: May 27, 1949
Birth Place:Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Residence:Olathe, Kansas
Party:Republican
Spouse:Melinda
Children:2

Bob Montgomery (born May 27, 1949) is an American small business owner and politician from Olathe, Kansas, formerly a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives representing the 15th House District,[1] which covers southwest Olathe.

Legislative service and politics

Montgomery has been a member of Olathe's City Council. His first term in the House began in January 2011 when he was elected by a caucus of Republican precinct leaders to replace fellow Republican Rob Olson in the 26th House District who was moving to the Kansas Senate.[2] He was appointed to the standing committees on insurance; veterans, military and homeland security; financial institutions; elections; and transportation.[3]

In 2012, Montgomery resigned from 26th district after the Federal Courts released new state house districts maps, in order to run for the new 15th district.[4] He ran unopposed in the general election and defeated Elliot Lahn in the Republican primary.

Montgomery resigned from office effective December 31, 2013 citing family reasons.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bob Montgomery, new State Rep District 26. January 11, 2011. Glynn. Earl. Kansas Watchdog. February 17, 2014.
  2. http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2011/jan/13/republican-convention-picks-bob-montgomery-kansas-// Associated Press. "Republican Convention Picks Bob Montgomery for Kansas House"
  3. http://kslegislature.org/li/b2011_12/year1/committees/#Standing/ Kansas Legislature Standing Committees
  4. Web site: Montgomery resigns 26th District to run for 15th. Kurtz. Chuck. View from the Midwest. June 14, 2012. February 17, 2014.
  5. News: Kansas Rep. Bob Montgomery steps down. Helling. Dave. Kansas City Star. December 17, 2013. February 17, 2014.