Keith King
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| Keith King | |
| Colorado State Senate District 12 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2008 | |
| Current term ends 2012 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Business Owner |
| Website | Senate website |
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Keith King has been a Republican member of the Colorado Senate since 2008. He represents the 12th district.
Education
King earned his BS in Industrial Education from Colorado State University in 1970. He went on to receive his MS in Vocational Education from Oregon State University in 1976.
Professional experience
King was a Woodshop and Construction Technology Teacher for Moreno Valley High School from 1970 to 1972. He then worked as an Industrial Mechanics Teacher for Willamette High School from 1972 to 1976. From 1976 to 1977 he was an Industrial Mechanics Teacher for Sprague High School. He also worked as Founder/Owner of Waterbed Palace from 1977 to 2002. He has been a business owner of Office/Warehouse Buildings Purchase from 1981 to the present. He has also been an Administrator for Colorado Springs Early Colleges since 2007.
Political experience
King served in the Colorado State House of Representatives from 1999 to 2008. From 2001 to 2002 he was House Assistant Majority Leader. He then served as House Majority Leader from 2003 to 2004. He joined the Colorado State Senate in 2008 and has served in that position since. He represents the 12th district.
Committee membership
- Appropriations Committee, Colorado Senate
- Education Committee, Colorado Senate
- Finance Committee, Colorado Senate
- Judiciary Committee, Colorado Senate
Personal life
King and his wife, Sandi, have two children.
External links
- Official Colorado State Senate website of Senator Keith King
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Keith King
- Campaign Contributions: 2008 2004 2002 2000
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