Brian Meyer (politician)
| Brian Meyer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 33rd district | |
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Assumed office November 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin McCarthy |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1973 (age 42–43) Dubuque, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Ann |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater |
University of Northern Iowa Drake University Law School |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Website | legis.iowa.gov/... |
Brian Meyer (born 1973)[1] is an American lawyer and politician from the state of Iowa. A member of the Democratic Party, Meyer serves in the Iowa House of Representatives, representing the 33rd district. He previously served on the Des Moines, Iowa City Council.
Early career
Meyer was born in Dubuque, Iowa. He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School, the University of Northern Iowa and Drake University Law School. He served in the Iowa National Guard.[2]
Meyer worked as a campaign manager for David Nagle, who was a candidate for the United States Senate, in 1998.[3] He served as an assistant Iowa attorney general and assistant Polk County attorney. He was elected to the Des Moines City Council in 2006.[4]
Iowa House of Representatives
Meyer ran in a special election for the 33rd district in the Iowa House of Representatives. He defeated the Republican Party candidate, Michael Young, in the election on October 22, 2013. He succeeded Kevin McCarthy, who resigned the seat in the Iowa House to work for the Attorney General of Iowa.[5] He was sworn in on November 1.[2]
Personal
Meyer and his wife, Ann, were married in 1998.[3] The couple have two daughters.[4]
References
- ↑ http://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator/legislatorAllYears?personID=6377
- 1 2 http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/11/01/newly-elected-state-rep-brian-meyer-d-des-moines-takes-oath-of-office-today/article
- 1 2 "Rossmiller-Meyer". The Telegraph-Herald. February 27, 1998. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
- 1 2 Clayworth, Jason (August 20, 2013). "Des Moines Councilman Brian Meyer to run for Iowa House; two others drop out". Des Moines Register blogs. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
- ↑ Klingseis, Katherine (October 23, 2013). "Meyer wins election to fill House 33 seat". Des Moines Register. Retrieved October 24, 2013.