Dennis Black

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Dennis Black
Iowa State Senate District 20
Incumbent
Assumed office 1994
Current term ends 2010
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Retired Conservationist
Website	Senate website

Dennis Black (b. December 18, 1939) is a Democratic member of the Iowa Senate, representing District 20.

Education

Black earned his BS in Forest Management from Utah State University, Logan, in 1963. He went on to receive his MS in Natural Resources Economics in 1965.

Professional experience

Black is a Natural Resources Consultant and Conservationist. He has worked as District Commissioner for Jasper County Soil Conservation. He is also past Director of the Jasper County Conservation Board.

Political experience

Black served in the Iowa State House of Representatives from 1982 to 1994. He then joined the Iowa State Senate in 1994. He has served in that position since, representing the 20th district.

Committee membership

• Agriculture Committee, Iowa Senate
• Environment & Energy Independence Committee, Iowa Senate
• Natural Resources Committee, Iowa Senate
• State Government Committee, Iowa Senate
• Veterans Affairs Committee, Iowa Senate

Personal life

Black and his wife, Faun Stewart, have three children.

External links

• Official Iowa State Senate website of Dennis Black
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998

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