Barbara McLachlan
Barbara McLachlan | |
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| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 59th district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | J. Paul Brown |
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| Born | Lakewood, Colorado, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mike McLachlan |
| Residence(s) | Durango, Colorado, U.S. |
| Education | Colorado State University (BA) Fort Lewis College (BA) Regis University (MEd) |
Barbara McLachlan is an American politician, educator, and former journalist serving as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives. She represents District 59, which covers Archuleta, La Plata, San Juan, and part of Montezuma counties.
Early life and education
[edit]Hall McLachlan was born in Lakewood, Colorado. She received a bachelor's degree in journalism from Colorado State University, a bachelor's degree in English from Fort Lewis College, a master's degree in learning and teaching from Regis University, and a certificate in college counseling from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Career
[edit]Prior to entering politics, McLachlan worked as a Durango High School and as an independent college consultant.[1][2] She had previously worked as a journalist for the Durango Herald.[3][4]
McLachlan was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2016, winning with 50.73% of the vote over incumbent Republican J. Paul Brown.[5] McLachlan serves on the House Education Committee and the House Transportation & Energy Committee.[6] She is the chair of the House Education Committee.
Personal life
[edit]Her husband, Mike McLachlan, had previously served in the Colorado House of Representatives.[7] She lives in Durango, Colorado and has two children.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "BARBARA McLACHLAN | We are working as a team this year to address wide-ranging needs". Colorado Springs Gazette. 27 January 2019. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
- ^ "Ballotpedia".
- ^ "About Barbara". Colorado State Rep. Barbara McLachlan. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
- ^ Marcus, Peter. "Barbara McLachlan to run for statehouse". Durango Herald. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
- ^ "Barbara McLachlan". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
- ^ "Representative Barbara McLachlan". Colorado General Assembly. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
- ^ "Colorado House of Representatives District 59". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
- ^ Barbara McLachlan's Biography
External links
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