Regina English is an American Democratic[2] politician serving Colorado's 17th house district, which includes the county of El Paso,[3] in the Colorado House of Representatives. She won the seat on November 8, 2022, facing off against Republican candidate Rachel Stovall.[4] English also sits as the Treasurer of the Harrison School District 2 School Board, a position she has held since 2021. Before serving as Treasurer, English served as the Vice President of the Board from 2019 to 2021. English also sits as the vice-president of the Colorado Black Caucus of School Board Directors.[5]
Regina English | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 17th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Exum |
| Member of the Harrison School District 2 School Board | |
| Assumed office December 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Battle Creek, Michigan[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 5, and 10 grandchildren |
Biography edit
English has an associate degree in Chemical Dependency/Drug and Alcohol Counseling, a bachelor's degree in management, and a master's degree in Public Administration. She obtained a Doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership in January 2023. She has also founded three companies. Yes M.A.A.M. founded in 2014, is a pageant program for African-American women. Be U, founded in 2016 is a Nonprofit organization that mentors young people in leadership skills. She also founded an organization called Be U Life Coaching in 2021.[6]
Committees edit
English is a member of two committees, the committee on Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services,[7] and the committee on Business Affairs and Labor.[8]
Controversy edit
A bill that would require each pet - even goldfish - in the state to be registered for a fee was introduced as HB24-1163[9] by English and was featured[10] on the YouTube channel "Lehto's Law". According to Professor Lehto, the bill was not expected to clear committee.
References edit
- ^ "Regina English". CO House Democrats.
- ^ "PHOTOS: Colorado legislature wraps up 2023 session". May 9, 2023.
- ^ "Regina English | Colorado General Assembly". leg.colorado.gov.
- ^ "Regina English". Ballotpedia.
- ^ "Home | Regina English". Regina English for C.
- ^ "About | Regina English for Colorado". Regina English for C.
- ^ "Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services | Colorado General Assembly". leg.colorado.gov.
- ^ "Business Affairs & Labor | Colorado General Assembly". leg.colorado.gov.
- ^ Seventy-Fourth General Assembly, State of Colorado. "A Bill for an Act Concerning the Registration of Pet Animals" (PDF). Legislature of Colorado. Legislature of Colorado. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ Lehto, Steve. "Crazy Pet Registration Law Will Not Pass". YouTube. Alphabet. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
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