Maria Syms | |
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Member of the ArizonaHouseofRepresentatives from the 28th district | |
In office January 9, 2017 –January 14, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Kate Brophy McGee |
Succeeded by | Aaron Lieberman |
Member of the Paradise Valley Town Council | |
In office 2015–2017 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Maria B. Mazzeo [1] January 10,1968 [1] Port Jefferson,New York [1] |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Mark Syms |
Residence | Paradise Valley,Arizona |
Profession | Attorney |
Website | symsforaz |
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