Mary Young (politician)
Mary Young | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 50th district | |
| Assumed office June 2, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Rochelle Galindo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1950 or 1951 (age 72–73) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Dave |
| Residence(s) | Greeley, Colorado |
| Education | St. Mary's College, BA University of Northern Colorado, Ph.D. |
| Website | Official website Campaign website |
Mary Young is an American politician, psychologist, and special education teacher from the state of Colorado. A Democrat, Young has represented the 50th district of the Colorado House of Representatives, based in Greeley, since 2019.[1][2]
Career
From 1973 until 2001, Young worked as a special education teacher, initially in Romeoville, Illinois before moving to Weld County, Colorado. After getting a Ph.D. in Psychology in 2000, Young began working as a school psychologist, which she continues to do.[3]
Political history
In 2018, 50th district incumbent – and Young's husband – Dave Young ran successfully for Colorado State Treasurer, and was succeeded in the State House by fellow Democrat Rochelle Galindo. Galindo resigned only 5 months into her term, however, after being accused of sexual misconduct and providing alcohol to a minor.[4]
That June, a Weld County Democratic vacancy committee met to determine Galindo's successor. Young won 6 of the committee's 9 votes, while Greeley-Evans school board member Rhonda Solis received 3; four other candidates applied but received no votes.[5][6] Young assumed office immediately, and is running for re-election in 2020.
Personal life
Young lives in Greeley with her husband Dave.[7]
References
- ^ "Representative Mary Young". Colorado General Assembly. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ "Mary Young (Colorado)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ "About Mary". Mary Young for Colorado. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ Michael Roberts (May 13, 2019). "Representative Rochelle Galindo Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Claim". Westword. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ Bruce Finley (June 2, 2019). "Mary Young selected to replace Greeley representative Rochelle Galindo". The Denver Post. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ Trevor Reid (June 2, 2019). "Mary Young appointed representative of House District 50". Greeley Tribune. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ "Mary Young's Biography". VoteSmart. Retrieved June 27, 2020.