J. Paul Brown | |
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Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 59th district | |
In office 2015–2017 | |
Preceded by | Mike McLachlan |
Succeeded by | Barbara McLachlan |
In office 2010–2012 | |
Succeeded by | Mike McLachlan |
Personal details | |
Born | February 28,1953 |
Political party | Republican |
Education | New Mexico State University (BS) |
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]
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]
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]
Brown and his wife,Debbie,have four children. [6]