Robert Montgomery (politician)

Bob Montgomery (born May 27, 1949) is an American small business owner and politician from Olathe, Kansas, formerly a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives representing the 15th House District,[1] which covers southwest Olathe.

Bob Montgomery
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 15th district
In office
January 14, 2013 – December 31, 2013
Preceded byArlen Siegfreid
Succeeded byErin Davis
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 26th district
In office
January 11, 2011 – January 14, 2013
Preceded byRobert Olson
Succeeded byLarry Campbell
Personal details
Born (1949-05-27) May 27, 1949
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMelinda
Children2
Residence(s)Olathe, Kansas

Legislative service and politics

Montgomery has been a member of Olathe's City Council. His first term in the House began in January 2011 when he was elected by a caucus of Republican precinct leaders to replace fellow Republican Rob Olson in the 26th House District who was moving to the Kansas Senate.[2] He was appointed to the standing committees on insurance; veterans, military and homeland security; financial institutions; elections; and transportation.[3]

In 2012, Montgomery resigned from 26th district after the Federal Courts released new state house districts maps, in order to run for the new 15th district.[4] He ran unopposed in the general election and defeated Elliot Lahn in the Republican primary.

Montgomery resigned from office effective December 31, 2013 citing family reasons.[5]

References
  1. Glynn, Earl (January 11, 2011). "Bob Montgomery, new State Rep District 26". Kansas Watchdog. Retrieved February 17, 2014.
  2. Associated Press. "Republican Convention Picks Bob Montgomery for Kansas House"
  3. Kansas Legislature Standing Committees
  4. Kurtz, Chuck (June 14, 2012). "Montgomery resigns 26th District to run for 15th". View from the Midwest. Retrieved February 17, 2014.
  5. Helling, Dave (December 17, 2013). "Kansas Rep. Bob Montgomery steps down". Kansas City Star. Retrieved February 17, 2014.


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