Rick Stream
Rick Stream | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 90th district | |
| In office 2013–2015 | |
| Preceded by | John McCaherty |
| Succeeded by | Deb Lavender |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 94th district | |
| In office 2007–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Jane Bogetto |
| Succeeded by | Vicki Englund |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 23, 1949 St. Louis, Missouri |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Kirkwood, Missouri |
| Alma mater | St. Louis Community College University of Missouri |
| Occupation | Project manager Politician |
Rick Stream (born February 23, 1949) is an American, former budget/project manager for the United States Department of Defense and a Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives.[1] He has represented the 90th district, which includes parts of St. Louis County, since 2013 and currently serves as chairman of the budget committee.[1] Prior to redistricting he represented the 94th district from 2007 to 2013.
Early life and career
Rick Stream graduated from Kirkwood High School in 1967.[1] He then went to St. Louis Community College–Meramec where he obtained an Associate degree in business.[1] He also received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from University of Missouri–St. Louis in 1971.[1] He then served as an officer in the United States Navy from 1971 to 1975.[1] In 1977, he started his career at the United States Department of Defense where he was a budget and project manager until 2006.[2] Stream is married, has four children, and attends Greentree Community Church in Kirkwood.[1]
Political career
Rick Stream was on the Kirkwood School Board from 1992 to 2004 and was its chairman for two years.[1] In 2006, he was elected to serve in the Missouri House of representatives over Democrat Jane Bogetto.[3] He was reelected three times over Democrat Deb Lavender.[3] He currently serves as the chairman of the budget committee.[1]
Committee assignments
- Joint Committee on Legislative Research
- Joint Committee on Capital Improvements and Leases Oversight
- Joint Legislative Committee on Court Automation
- Budget (Chairman)
- Leadership for Missouri Issue Development
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Steve Stenger | 137,638 | 48 | ||
| Republican | Rick Stream | 135,870 | 48 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rick Stream | 11,438 | 50.57 | ||
| Democratic | Deb Lavender | 11,172 | 49.39 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rick Stream | 9,326 | 56.16 | ||
| Democratic | Deb Lavender | 7,267 | 43.76 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rick Stream | 11,623 | 54.14 | ||
| Democratic | Deb Lavender | 9,828 | 45.78 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rick Stream | 9,814 | 51.14 | ||
| Democratic | Jan Bogetto | 8,760 | 48.78 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Rick Stream | 3,963 | 38.75 | 3,963 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kathy A. Harris | 3,349 | 32.75 | ||
| Nonpartisan | Matt Cottlet | 2,914 | 28.50 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Rick Stream | 5,737 | 53.91 | ||
| Nonpartisan | Thomas W. Stevener | 4,905 | 46.09 | ||