Marilyn J. Ryan
Marilyn Ryan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 99th district | |
| In office January 2, 2017 – January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Steenberg |
| Succeeded by | Mark Thane |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 13, 1945 Anaconda, Montana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Patrick |
| Residence | Missoula, Montana |
| Alma mater | University of Montana |
| Profession | Teacher |
Marilyn J. Ryan (born June 13, 1945) is a Democratic member of the Montana House of Representatives. She has served the 99th district, which encompasses southwest portions of Missoula, since January 2017.
Early life, education and career
[edit]Ryan was born in Anaconda, Montana. She moved to Missoula in 1968 to attend college at the University of Montana where she received her B.A. in Political Science and her M.A. in Education.[1]
After graduating, Ryan entered the Missoula County Public School System as a teacher of social studies, history and government for middle and high school students, a post she would hold for almost three decades.[1] During that tenure, she utilized her training as a state director in law-related education, specifically Indian law to instruct teachers for the Constitution Rights Foundation and coordinate a U.S. Department of Education History Grant that funded education for Missoula history teachers.[2]
Upon retirement, she served 5 years as President of the Montana Education Association and 4 years as a field consultant for the MEA-MFT, later sitting on Montana's Teacher's Retirement Board as well as its Board of Investments.[2]
Her non-education related public service activity has included work for Kiwanis, United Way and the Moose Can Gully Leadership Team.[2]
Montana House of Representatives
[edit]Ryan is the only freshman Democrat (out of 4) on the Appropriations Committee, a coveted spot.[3] She is also a member of the Health and Human Services.
Electoral history
[edit]She ran her 2016 campaign on an education tax credit as well as support for alternative energy projects moving forward and an infrastructure bill in 2017.[4] Her endorsements included MEA-MFT, Carol’s List and Montana Conservation Voters.[2]
| Election | Political result | Candidate | Party | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana's 99th House District primary election, 2016[5] | Democratic win | Marylin Ryan | Democratic | 1,451 | 81.84 | ||
| Greg Strandberg | Democratic | 322 | 18.16 | ||||
| Montana's 99th House District election, 2016 | Democratic win | Marylin Ryan | Democratic | 3,101 | 59.69 | ||
| Susan Cundiff | Republican | 2,094 | 40.31 | ||||
Personal life
[edit]Ryan married her husband Patrick on August 15, 1964.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Marilyn Ryan's Biography". Des Moines, IA: Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
- ^ a b c d "House District 99: Ryan a responsible, active leader". Missoula, MT: Missoulian. 10 May 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
- ^ "Montana House adds seats to coveted appropriations committee". Bozeman, MT: Bozeman Daily Chronicle. 20 November 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
- ^ "Candidates for Missoula Legislative District Differ Widely on Views". Missoula, MT: Missoula Current. 27 May 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
- ^ "Marilyn Ryan". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 3 March 2017.