J. Merrick Taggart | |
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Member of the ColoradoHouseofRepresentatives from the 55th district | |
Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Janice Rich |
Personal details | |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Deanna [1] |
Children | 4 |
Residence(s) | Grand Junction,Colorado,U.S. |
Alma mater | Syracuse University University of Phoenix [1] |
Profession | Businessman |
Website | www |
Rick Taggart is a state representative from Grand Junction,Colorado. A Republican,Taggart represents Colorado House of Representatives District 55,which includes the communities of Grand Junction,Redlands,and Orchard Mesa in Mesa County. [2]
Taggart is a businessman and politician from Grand Junction,Colorado. His corporate experience includes senior positions in Marmot Mountain Works,The Timberland Company,and Swiss Army Brands. He has also worked at Colorado Mesa University in a management position and as a business teacher. He earned a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. [1]
Taggart served from 2015 to 2022 on the Grand Junction City Council. He served as mayor from 2017-2019. [3]
In the 2022 Colorado House of Representatives election,Taggart defeated his Democratic Party opponent,winning 63.61% of the total votes cast. [4]
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