Timothy Leonard (Colorado politician) explained

Timothy Leonard
State House:Colorado
District:25th
Term Start:January 26, 2016
Term End:January 4, 2019
Predecessor:Jon Keyser
Successor:Lisa Cutter
Nationality:American
Party:Republican
Residence:Evergreen, Colorado
Alma Mater:Hillsdale College
University of Denver
Profession:Commercial real estate business owner[1]

Timothy Leonard is a former state representative from Evergreen, Colorado. A Republican, Leonard represented Colorado House of Representatives District 25, which encompasses much of western Jefferson County, including the communities of Aspen Park, Dakota Ridge, Evergreen, Fairmount, Genesee, Idledale, Indian Hills, Kittredge, and Morrison.[2]

Elections

On January 23, 2016, a vacancy committee appointed Leonard to the office to fill the open seat created after his predecessor resigned. He was sworn in on January 26, 2016. Running for office that same year, Leonard beat his Democratic opponent, winning 51.83% of the vote in the general election.[3]

Legal troubles

In December 2016, Leonard served two weeks in jail for contempt of court. A judge handed down the sentence after finding he violated the terms of his 2013 divorce. The case centered on a dispute between Leonard and his ex-wife regarding who could make certain decisions regarding the education of several of the couple's six children.[4] [5] [6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Colorado General Assembly. Representative Timothy Leonard. Viewed: 2017-01-19.
  2. Colorado Reapportionment Commission Staff. Legislative District Information After 2011 Reapportionment House District 25. Viewed: 2017-01-19.
  3. Ballotpedia. Timothy Leonard (Colorado). Viewed: 2017-01-19.
  4. 9News. Colorado State Representative to serve 14 days in jail. Viewed: 2017-01-19.
  5. http://www.denverpost.com | Colorado legislator jailed in Jefferson County for contempt of court:State Rep. Timothy J. Leonard, R-Evergreen, was sentenced to 14 days By KIERAN NICHOLSON | knicholson@denverpost.com | The Denver Post | PUBLISHED: December 9, 2016 at 4:38 pm | UPDATED: December 13, 2016 at 5:05 pm | http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/09/rep-timothy-leonard-jailed-contempt-court-colorado/
  6. News: 9news.com . December 9, 2016 . Colorado State Representative to serve 14 days in jail . Raquel Villanueva .