Kyle Brown (politician)

Kyle Brown is an American politician serving as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 12th district since his appointment in 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Brown was previously a member of the Louisville City Council.

Kyle Brown
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
from the 12th district
Assumed office
February 1, 2023 (2023-02-01)
Preceded byTracey Bernett
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materGeorgetown University
Harvard University

Personal life

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Brown grew up in Louisville, Colorado.[1] He received a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University and a doctorate in genetics from Harvard University.[2] As of July 2023, Brown lived in Louisville.[3]

Political career

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Brown served as a member of the Louisville City Council from January 2020 until January 2023. He was elected to ward 3 in December 2019 to replace Ashley Stolzmann, who resigned to become mayor of Louisville.[4]

Brown was appointed to the Colorado House of Representatives' 12th district in January 2023, replacing Tracey Bernett, who resigned over arising fraud charges.[5] He ran on a progressive platform, promising to increase access to health care and securing affordable housing.[6] He was sworn in on February 1.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Grajeda, Andrea (2023-08-24). "Louisville Rep. Kyle Brown announces re-election bid". Daily Camera. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  2. ^ Bennett, Matthew (2023-01-30). "Louisville City Councilman Kyle Brown appointed to House District 12 seat". Longmont Times-Call. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  3. ^ Boyd, Shaun (2023-07-21). "Homeowners insurance in Colorado skyrockets, Louisville condo owners see sevenfold increase". CBS News. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  4. ^ Pritchett, Kristina (2020-01-07). "Louisville City Council swears in Kyle Brown as ward III representative". Colorado Hometown Weekly. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  5. ^ Wilson, Sara (2023-01-28). "Democrats choose Kyle Brown to replace Tracey Bernett in Colorado Legislature". Colorado Newsline. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  6. ^ Bennett, Matthew (2023-01-13). "Louisville City Councilman Kyle Brown joins House District 12 race". Daily Camera. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  7. ^ "Councilmember Kyle Brown Appointed to House District 12 Seat". City of Louisville. 2023-01-31. Retrieved 2023-11-08. He will be sworn in as state representative on February 1.