Barbara Leff

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Barbara Leff
Arizona State Senate District 11
Incumbent
Assumed office January 2003
Current term ends 2011
Political party	Republican
Profession	Senator
Website	Senate website

Barbara Leff (b. May 14, 1947) has been a Republican member of the Arizona Senate since 2003. She was elected in 2003 and re-elected in 2005, 2007, and 2009. She represents the 11th district.

Education

Leff earned her BA from Boston University in 1969. She went on to receive her MS in Social Work from Simmons College in 1971.

Professional experience

After earning her degree, Leff worked as a Medical Social Worker for the Veterans Administrator from 1971 to 1975. She later worked as a Community College Instructor for Glendale Community College from 1986 to 1988. In 1985 she became the owner of a small business, Scottsdale Sports Center. She worked in this position until 1989.

Political experience

Leff's political career began with her volunteer work for the Joh Kyl Senate Campaign. She later served as a representative on the Arizona State House of Representatives from 1996 to 2002. She was elected to the Arizona State Senate in 2003 to represent the 11th district, which is where she currently serves.

Committee membership

• Commerce and Economic Development Committee, Arizona Senate Chairperson
• Finance Committee, Arizona Senate Vice Cahirperson
• Healthcare and Medical Liability Reform Committee, Arizona Senate

Sponsored Legislation

See Barbara Leff's official website for a list of sponsored legislation.

Personal life

Barbara and her husband Edmund have two children.

Contact Information

Senator Barbara Leff
1700 W. Washington
Room 302
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone Number: (602) 926-4486
Fax Number: (602) 417-3270

External links

• Official Arizona State Senate website of Senator Barbara Leff
• Project Vote Smart giography of Senator Barbara Leff
• Campaign Contributions: 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 1996
• Sen. Leff on State Surge

References

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