Tonya Van Beber
Tonya Van Beber | |
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Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
Assumed office January 13, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Stephen Humphrey |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Jeff |
Children | Scott |
Residence | Weld County, Colorado |
Website | Campaign website |
Tonya Van Beber is a state representative from unincorporated Weld County near Eaton. A Republican, Van Beber represents Colorado House of Representatives District 48, which includes all or parts of the Weld County communities of Ault, Eaton, Gilcrest, Greeley, Johnstown, La Salle, Milliken, and Pierce. [1]
Background[]
Van Beber owns an excavation company with her husband Jeff and is a teacher at University Schools, a charter school in Greeley, Colorado. She also does educational consulting across the country through her company, School Success Systems. A third-generation Coloradan, she previously worked for the Greeley Tribune and later published two direct-mail newspapers in Weld County. In 2018, Van Beber was elected to an at-large seat on the Weld County Council and has served as the council president.
She earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences/Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado. In 2013, she earned a master's degree in educational leadership from Regis University in Denver.[2]
Election[]
Van Beber was first elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in the 2020 general election. In the June 2020 Republican house district 48 primary, she defeated opponent Grady Nouis, winning 55.99% of the votes.[3]
In the 2020 general election, Van Beber defeated her Democratic Party opponent, winning 66.71% of the total votes cast.[4]
References[]
- ^ "Legislative District Information After 2011 Reapportionment House District 48" (PDF). Colorado Reapportionment Commission. 2011-12-22. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
- ^ "Weld County Council". Weld County, Colorado. 2020. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
- ^ "Colorado election results, June 30, 2020 Primary Election: State Representative - District 48 - Republican Party". Colorado Secretary of State. State of Colorado. 2020-10-27. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
- ^ "Colorado election results, November 3, 2020 General Election: State Representative - District 48". Colorado Secretary of State. State of Colorado. 2020-11-25. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
External links[]
- Members of the Colorado House of Representatives
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- People from Weld County, Colorado
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- Women state legislators in Colorado
- University of Northern Colorado alumni
- Regis University alumni
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