Gregory Bell
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| Gregory Bell | |
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| Utah State Lieutenant Governor | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2009 | |
| Current term ends 2013 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | Senate website |
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Gregory Bell (born October 16, 1948) is the Utah Lieutenant Governor. Bell, a Republican, took office as the state's Lieutenant Governor on September 1, 2009 after confirmation by the Utah State Senate, after the position became vacant when then-Lt. Gov. Gary R. Herbert took office as Governor of Utah.
Bell previously served as a member of the Utah State Senate, representing the state's 22nd senate district in Davis County since 2002.
Education
Bell earned his BA from Weber State University in 1972. He went on to receive his JD from the University of Utah College of Law in 1975.
Professional experience
Bell was the vice president of United Savings from 1977 to 1981. He then worked as the owner of Gregory S. Bell and Associates Law Firm from 1981 to 1984. From 1984 to 1997 he worked as partner for Kirton and McGrukie Law Firm. In 1997 he became partner for Raddon/Bell Properties. He has worked in this position since.
Political experience
Bell was a member of Farmington City Council from 1990 to 1994. He then served as mayor of Farmington City from 1994 to 2002. He joined the Utah State Senate in 2002 and served in that position until September of 2009. In 2009 he was appointed to the position of Lieutenant Governor for the State of Utah.
Personal life
Bell and his wife JoLynn have six children.
External links
- Official Utah State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
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