Amanda Aguirre

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Amanda Aguirre
Arizona State Senate District 24
Incumbent
Assumed office 2006
Current term ends 2010
Political party	Democratic
Profession	CEO/President
Website	Senate website

Amanda Aguirre has been a Democratic member of the Arizona Senate since 2006. She was elected to the Arizona Senate in 2006 for the 24th district and re-elected in 2008.

Education

Aguirre received her BS in Chemistry from the University of Sonora. She later earned her MA in Nutrition from the California State University, Los Angeles, in 1981.

Professional experience

Aguirre has worked for the Clinical Dietetic Internship at the Center for Developmental Disabilities Children's Hospital in Los Angeles. She then worked as the Executive Director for the Western Arizona Health Education Centers from 1991 to 2003. Aguirre has worked as the CEO and President of the Regional Center for Border Health, Incorporated from 1991 to the present. She is also the CEO and President of the San Luis Walk-In Clinic, Incorporated, and has been since 2004.

Political experience

Aguirre was appointed to the Arizona State House of Representatives in February 2003. She served in this position from 2003 to 2006. She moved on to become a senator for the 24th district of Arizona in 2006 and currently serves there.

Committee membership

• Appropriations Committee, Arizona Senate
• Healthcare and Medical Liability Reform Committee, Arizona Senate
• Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Public Debt Committee, Arizona Senate

• Subcommittee on Transportation and Criminal Justice

Sponsored Legislation

See Amanda Aguirre's official website for a list of sponsored legislation.

Personal life

Aguirre is divorced and has two children.

Contact Information

Senator Amanda Aguirre
1700 W. Washington
Room 314
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone Number: (602) 926-4139
Fax Number: (602) 417-3184

External links

• Official Arizona State Senate website of Senator Amanda Aguirre
• Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Amanda Aguirre
• Campaign Contributions: 2008 2006 2004

References

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