Scott Schwab
Scott Schwab | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 49th district | |
| Assumed office 2009 | |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from Kansas | |
| In office 2003–2006 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 9, 1972 Great Bend, Kansas |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Michele |
| Children | Nathan, Caleb (died 2016), Alex, Isaac |
| Residence | Olathe, Kansas |
| Alma mater | Fort Hays State University |
Scott Schwab (born July 9, 1972) is a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 49th district.
Career
Schwab has worked as a marketing consultant, and has a BA from Fort Hays State University.[1]
He first served as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from June 2003, and has currently served since 2009.[2]
Committee membership
- Elections (Vice Chair)
- Commerce and Labor
- Health and Human Services
- Aging and Long Term Care
Major donors
The top 5 donors to Schwab's 2008 campaign:[3]
- 1. Kansas Bankers Assoc $1,000
- 2. Koch Industries $1,000
- 3. Kansas Medical Society $750
- 4. Kansas Contractors Assoc $650
- 5. Lewis, John $500
Political positions
Regarding gay issues, Schwab believes being gay is a "lifestyle choice."[4]
Schwab is against the legalization of Medical Marijuana, saying “this would be an attempt to legalize marijuana. It has no benefit for pain management. All it does is make you crave another bag of chips.”[5]
Personal life
Schwab's 10-year-old son, Caleb, was killed on August 7, 2016, in a violent accident on Verrückt water slide at the Schlitterbahn Kansas City waterpark.[6][7]
In addition, he has a wife, Michele, and three other children.
References
- ^ "Scott Schwab's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- ^ "Scott Schwab, R-49th". KanFocus. Contact Information. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- ^ "Schwab, Scott". Follow the Money. 2008 Campaign Contributions. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- ^ Carpenter, Tim (March 29, 2014). "Kansas shying from spotlight in gay-marriage drama". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
- ^ "Medical Marijuana: Kansas". MedicalMarijuanaBlog.com. June 14, 2010. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- ^ CNN Wire (August 7, 2016). "Kansas Lawmaker's 10-Year-Old Son Dies While Riding World's Tallest Water Slide at Water Park: Officials". KTLA. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ CNN, Steven Visser and AnneClaire Stapleton. "Schlitterbahn death was due to neck injury, police say". Retrieved 10 August 2016.
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External links
- Official website
- Kansas Legislature - Scott Schwab
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- Follow the Money campaign contributions: