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Blackman served in the [[United States Army]] for 21 years as a front line [[tank commander]], and a [[sexual harassment]] and assault prevention Senior Program Manager specialist.<ref name="azcapitoltimes1" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.blackman4az.com/about-walt |title=Who is Walt Blackman? |publisher=Walt Blackman – Candidate for Arizona |accessdate=January 13, 2019}}</ref> He earned a [[Bronze Star]] for combat action in Iraq, and a [[Meritorious Service Medal (United States)|Meritorious Service Medal]].<ref name="azleg1" /> From 2016 to 2018, he was the founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of WB Inclusion and Diversity Consulting Firm, LLC in Snowflake.<ref name="votesmart1" /><ref name="azleg1" /><ref name="arizona1">[https://apps.arizona.vote/electioninfo/assets/17/0/FinancialDisclosureStatements/blackman-walter-10996-10293.pdf "State Financial Disclosure Statement,"] March 16, 2020.</ref> |
Blackman served in the [[United States Army]] for 21 years as a front line [[tank commander]], and a [[sexual harassment]] and assault prevention Senior Program Manager specialist.<ref name="azcapitoltimes1" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.blackman4az.com/about-walt |title=Who is Walt Blackman? |publisher=Walt Blackman – Candidate for Arizona |accessdate=January 13, 2019}}</ref> He earned a [[Bronze Star]] for combat action in Iraq, and a [[Meritorious Service Medal (United States)|Meritorious Service Medal]].<ref name="azleg1" /> From 2016 to 2018, he was the founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of WB Inclusion and Diversity Consulting Firm, LLC in Snowflake.<ref name="votesmart1" /><ref name="azleg1" /><ref name="arizona1">[https://apps.arizona.vote/electioninfo/assets/17/0/FinancialDisclosureStatements/blackman-walter-10996-10293.pdf "State Financial Disclosure Statement,"] March 16, 2020.</ref> |
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===Political career=== |
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Blackman was elected in 2018 to succeed term-limited Arizona State Representative [[Brenda Barton]] as a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] member of the [[Arizona House of Representatives]] representing [[Arizona's 6th legislative district|District 6]].<ref name="wmicentral1" /><ref name="gcmaz1" /> He is the first black Republican elected to the Arizona Legislature.<ref name="azleg1" /><ref name="azcapitoltimes1" /><ref name="arizonadailyindependent1">{{cite web|url=https://arizonadailyindependent.com/2020/06/05/black-arizona-legislator-draws-criticism-after-calling-black-lives-matter-terrorist-group/ |title=Black Arizona Legislator Calling Black Lives Matter 'Terrorist' Group |work=Arizona Daily Independent |date= June 5, 2020|accessdate=2020-06-07}}</ref> He supports [[criminal justice reform]].<ref name="azcapitoltimes2">{{cite web|last=Rosenblatt |first=Dillon |url=https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2020/06/04/black-lawmaker-calls-blm-a-terrorist-organization/ |title=Black lawmaker calls BLM a terrorist organization |work=Arizona Capitol Times |date=June 4, 2020 |accessdate=2020-06-07}}</ref> He is Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee on Earned Release Credits for Prisoners, Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee, Vice Chair of the State and International Affairs Committee, and a Member of the Education Commission of the States, Government Committee, and Regulatory Affairs Committee.<ref name="votesmart1" /><ref name="azleg1" /> He is a [[Constitutional Conservative|constitutional conservative]].<ref name="azleg1" /> In February 2020, the Arizona House unanimously on a 60-0 vote approved a bill he proposed that will give all non-violent offense state prisoners time off their sentences if they work in prison, or take drug treatment or major self-improvement courses in prison.<ref>Bob Christie (February 27, 2020). [https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/arizona/articles/2020-02-27/house-oks-bill-letting-non-violent-inmates-earn-time-off "House OKs Bill Letting Non-Violent Inmates Earn Time Off,"] ''US News & World Report''.</ref> |
Blackman was elected in 2018 to succeed term-limited Arizona State Representative [[Brenda Barton]] as a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] member of the [[Arizona House of Representatives]] representing [[Arizona's 6th legislative district|District 6]].<ref name="wmicentral1" /><ref name="gcmaz1" /> He is the first black Republican elected to the Arizona Legislature.<ref name="azleg1" /><ref name="azcapitoltimes1" /><ref name="arizonadailyindependent1">{{cite web|url=https://arizonadailyindependent.com/2020/06/05/black-arizona-legislator-draws-criticism-after-calling-black-lives-matter-terrorist-group/ |title=Black Arizona Legislator Calling Black Lives Matter 'Terrorist' Group |work=Arizona Daily Independent |date= June 5, 2020|accessdate=2020-06-07}}</ref> He supports [[criminal justice reform]].<ref name="azcapitoltimes2">{{cite web|last=Rosenblatt |first=Dillon |url=https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2020/06/04/black-lawmaker-calls-blm-a-terrorist-organization/ |title=Black lawmaker calls BLM a terrorist organization |work=Arizona Capitol Times |date=June 4, 2020 |accessdate=2020-06-07}}</ref> He is Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee on Earned Release Credits for Prisoners, Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee, Vice Chair of the State and International Affairs Committee, and a Member of the Education Commission of the States, Government Committee, and Regulatory Affairs Committee.<ref name="votesmart1" /><ref name="azleg1" /> He is a [[Constitutional Conservative|constitutional conservative]].<ref name="azleg1" /> In February 2020, the Arizona House unanimously on a 60-0 vote approved a bill he proposed that will give all non-violent offense state prisoners time off their sentences if they work in prison, or take drug treatment or major self-improvement courses in prison.<ref>Bob Christie (February 27, 2020). [https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/arizona/articles/2020-02-27/house-oks-bill-letting-non-violent-inmates-earn-time-off "House OKs Bill Letting Non-Violent Inmates Earn Time Off,"] ''US News & World Report''.</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
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His wife, Kristi, works at the Northern Arizona Council of Government.<ref name="arizona1" /> The couple have two children.<ref name="arizona1" /> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 00:58, 11 June 2020
Walter Blackman | |
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| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2019 Serving with Bob Thorpe | |
| Preceded by | Brenda Barton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Portugal |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kristi Blackman |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Snowflake, Arizona, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Almeda University (BS) Georgetown University (GrDip) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 21 |
| Awards |
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Walter "Walt" Blackman is an American politician serving as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives for District 6 since January 14, 2019.[1][2] He is the first black Republican elected to the Arizona Legislature. Blackman served 21 years in the United States Army, earning a Bronze Star for combat action as a tank commander in Iraq.
Early life and personal life
Blackman was born on an Army base in Portugal; his father was a United States Air Force pilot.[3] His home city is Snowflake, Arizona, which his wife Kristi's family founded.[4][5] His wife works at the Northern Arizona Council of Government.[6] He and his wife have two children.[6]
He has a Bachelor's degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Almeda University, which he attended from 2009 to 2012. Blackman also has an advanced certification in Program Management from Georgetown University.[5][7]
Career
Blackman served in the United States Army for 21 years as a front line tank commander, and a sexual harassment and assault prevention Senior Program Manager specialist.[4][8] He earned a Bronze Star for combat action in Iraq, and a Meritorious Service Medal.[7] From 2016 to 2018, he was the founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of WB Inclusion and Diversity Consulting Firm, LLC in Snowflake.[5][7][6]
Political career
Blackman was elected in 2018 to succeed term-limited Arizona State Representative Brenda Barton as a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives representing District 6.[1][2] He is the first black Republican elected to the Arizona Legislature.[7][4][9] He supports criminal justice reform.[10] He is Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee on Earned Release Credits for Prisoners, Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee, Vice Chair of the State and International Affairs Committee, and a Member of the Education Commission of the States, Government Committee, and Regulatory Affairs Committee.[5][7] He is a constitutional conservative.[7] In February 2020, the Arizona House unanimously on a 60-0 vote approved a bill he proposed that will give all non-violent offense state prisoners time off their sentences if they work in prison, or take drug treatment or major self-improvement courses in prison.[11]
See also
References
- ^ a b Johnson, Michael (December 22, 2017). "Snowflake vet enters race for LD6 seat". White Mountain Independent. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ a b Zorn, Dave (August 28, 2018). "Thorpe, Blackman Move on in State Legislative District 6 Race". KAFF News. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ Jon Hecht (November 20, 2018). "Representative-elect Blackman seeks accountability at legislature". JournalAZ.com. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ a b c Campbell, Katie (December 24, 2018). "Walt Blackman: A graduate of 'Real World U'". Arizona Capitol Times. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Walt Blackman's Biography". Justfacts.votesmart.org. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ a b c "State Financial Disclosure Statement," March 16, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f "House Member Walter Blackman". Azleg.gov. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ "Who is Walt Blackman?". Walt Blackman – Candidate for Arizona. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ "Black Arizona Legislator Calling Black Lives Matter 'Terrorist' Group". Arizona Daily Independent. June 5, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ Rosenblatt, Dillon (June 4, 2020). "Black lawmaker calls BLM a terrorist organization". Arizona Capitol Times. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ Bob Christie (February 27, 2020). "House OKs Bill Letting Non-Violent Inmates Earn Time Off," US News & World Report.
External links
- Walt Blackman Twitter page
- "Rep. Walt Blackman Legislative Preview," The Jeff Orivits Show, January 12, 2020
- "Update from Rep. Blackman: Corona, Evans leadership," The Jeff Orivits Show, March 13, 2020
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