Allen M. Christensen
Allen Christensen is an American politician from Utah. A Republican, he is a member of the Utah State Senate, representing the state's 19th senate district in Morgan, Summit and Weber Counties.
Allen M. Christensen | |
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![]() Christensen in 2014 | |
Member of the Utah Senate from the 19th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2005 | |
Preceded by | David L. Gladwell |
Personal details | |
Born | Ogden, Utah |
Political party | Republican Party |
Spouse(s) | Janis |
Children | 6 |
Residence | Ogden |
Occupation | Pediatric dentist |
Website | Legislative Website |
Personal life, education, and career
Christensen attended Brigham Young University, Utah State University and Weber State University.[1] He received his DDS degree from the University of the Pacific.[1] He then did his dental residency at Primary Children’s Hospital and University of Oregon Health Sciences Center in 1978.[1] He took two years off from his education to serve a Spanish-speaking LDS mission.[1] He has worked at his private dental practice in Ogden his entire career.[1] He has also worked with the Commission on Aging, the Pandemic Flu Taskforce, and Baby Watch Oral Health.[1]
Christensen married Janis Henrikson in Manti, Utah, in 1971.[1] They have six children: Aaron, Joel, Seth, Micah, Rachel, and Clay.[2]
On June 11, 2010, Christensen was mentioned in an article written by Salt Lake Tribune reporter Paul Rolly. Rolly reported a photo of Christensen's truck, with his SEN 19 legislative license plate, was illegally parked in a handicapped stall in front of his dental practice. Christensen acknowledged he was in the wrong, but also admitted he parked in that stall occasionally.[3]
Background
- Governor's Medicaid Advisory Board
- Weber County Mosquito Abatement Board
- Head Start Advisor
- Dental Society President
- North Ogden City Councilman
Political career
Christensen started his political career as a North Ogden City Councilman, where he served for two four-year terms.[1] He then decided to run for Senate because of the influence of his friends former Senators Gladwell and Montgomery.[1] He was elected in 2004 and represents district 19.[1] Christensen is currently up for election and has no challengers in the primary.[4] Christensen is affiliated with the following caucuses:
- Northern Utah Caucus
- Conservative Caucus
- Rural Caucus
- Sportsmen’s Caucus (Co-chair)
- Senate Third House Chairman (social activities for Senate)
Legislative career
Christensen has won the Taxpayers Friend Award from Utah Taxpayers Association, Wildlife Advocate of the Year from Utah Department of Wildlife, Legislator of the Year from Utah Medical Association and Advocate of the Year from Ambulatory Surgical Centers.[1]
In 2016, Christensen served on the following committees:[5]
- Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee (Senate Chair)
- Senate Ethics Committee
- Senate Health and Human Services Committee
- Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
Election
Christensen is currently up for reelection.[6]
2012
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Allen Christensen | 19,941 | 60.7% | |
Democratic | Peter Conover Clemens | 11,096 | 33.8% |
Legislation
Political positions
Other
In the 2010 session of the Utah state legislature, he proposed legislation that would allow wolves in Utah be "destroyed or removed from the state".[8] According to legal analysis of the bill, it would likely only be enforceable in areas of the state where the wolves are not protected by federal statute.
References
- "Biographical Sketch". Allen Christensen. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- "Allen M. Christensen's Political Summary". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- "Rolly: Those vanity plates can spell trouble". Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- "Allen Christensen - Ballotpedia". Ballotpedia.org. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- "District 19 Senator - Utah State Senate". senate.Utah.gov. Archived from the original on April 1, 2016. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- "Allen Christensen - Ballotpedia". Ballotpedia.org. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- "2016 -- Legislation(Senate)". le.Utah.gov. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- "Utah State Legislature 2010 S.B. 36". Retrieved February 4, 2010.