Charles Scott (Wyoming politician)
Charles K. Scott (born August 19, 1945) is a Republican member of the Wyoming Senate, representing the 30th district[1] since 1983. Previously he was in the House from 1979 to 1982. He received an MBA from Harvard Business School.[2]
Charles Scott | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wyoming Senate from the 30th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 1983 | |
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1, 1979 – January 3, 1983 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 19, 1945 USMC Base, near Klamath Falls, Oregon |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Casper, Wyoming |
| Occupation | Rancher |
Scott won reelection in 2016 over Democratic opponent Robert Ford 5,831-1,521 (79.3% - 20.7%).[3] In February 2022, Scott was a strong proponent for a budget amendment to eliminate the University of Wyoming Gender Studies program, stating that it was, "extremely biased, ideologically driven that I can’t see any academically legitimacy to".[4]
References
- Wyoming Legislature. "Charles Scott". Archived from the original on August 28, 2009. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
- "Charles Scott's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
- "2016 Senate Statewide Candidates Official Summary" (PDF). Retrieved 12 December 2016.
- Beck, Bob. "Senate cuts UW’s Gender Studies program", Wyoming Public Radio, February 26, 2022
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