J. Paul Brown

J. Paul Brown (born February 28, 1953) is an American businessman, rancher, and politician who served as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives for the 59th district from 2015 to 2017. A Republican, Brown was defeated for re-election in 2016 by Barbara McLachlan.[1][2][3]

J. Paul Brown
Member of the
Colorado House of Representatives
from the 59th district
In office
2015–2017
Preceded byMike McLachlan
Succeeded byBarbara McLachlan
In office
2010–2012
Succeeded byMike McLachlan
Personal details
Born (1953-02-28) February 28, 1953
Political partyRepublican
EducationNew Mexico State University (BS)

Early life and education

Brown was born in the Four Corners region. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science from New Mexico State University in 1975.[4]

Career

Brown was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2010. He was defeated for re-election in 2012, and succeeded by Mike McLachlan. He defeated McLachlan in 2014 and regained his seat, serving until 2017. He was defeated for re-election by McLauchlan's wife, Barbara McLachlan. Brown also served as a commissioner of La Plata County, and on the Ignacio, Colorado school board.[5]

Personal life

Brown and his wife, Debbie, have four children.[6]

References
  1. "J. Paul Brown | Colorado General Assembly". leg.colorado.gov. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  2. "Independent from Gunnison to challenge House Rep. Barbara McLachlan". The Journal. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  3. Wright, Samantha. "J.Paul Brown: Unfinished Business in House District 59". Telluride Daily Planet. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  4. "J. Paul Brown". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  5. "J. Paul Brown won't challenge Rep. Barbara McLachlan for House seat". Durango Herald. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  6. J. Brown's Biography


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