Brad Benson (R)

Sat., Oct. 21, 2000

Personal

Married with three children.

Employment

Full-time legislator since 1997, when he closed Hansen’s Creamery; Air Force reservist; formerly worked seven years as a banking officer at Seafirst, until 1996.

Education

Associate degree from Grossmont College in San Diego; bachelor of arts in business from Sacramento State University; master of arts in business administration from Gonzaga University.

Political history

Elected to 6th District seat in 1996 and 1998; easily beat Bernie Nelson in ‘98. Co-chairman of House Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee and member of Appropriations Committee

Issues

Encourage economic development by lowering business taxes and easing business permit process. Supports death penalty and opposes abortion.

Finances

$57,645 as of Oct. 20; $25,000 was transferred on Sept. 20 to the House Republican Organizing Committee.

Web site

voteBradBenson.com

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