Lois Tochtrop
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| Lois Tochtrop | |
| Colorado State Senate District 24 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2004 | |
| Current term ends 2012 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Registered Nurse |
| Website | Senate website |
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Lois Tochtrop (b. January 31, 1942) is a Democratic member of the Colorado Senate, representing District 24.
Education
Tochtrop earned her Nursing Diploma from Saint Louis City Hospital School of Nursing in 1963. She went on to receive her BS from Metro State College, Denver, in 1987.
Professional experience
Tochtrop was Head Nurse at Memorial Hospital from 1976 to 1983. She also worked as Office Nurse at Craig Medical Clinic from 1978 to 1983. She was a Staff Developer for Willow Brook Care Center from 1984 to 1990. From 1990 to 1999 she was Nursing Director for Park Forest Care Center. She has been a Registered Nurse since 1963 and a Nurse Consultant at Park Forest Care Center since 1999.
Political experience
Tochtrop was a member of the Adams County Executive Board in 1989. She was Treasurer of the Committee to Elect Alice Nichols from 1992 to 1996. She was also a candidate for the Colorado State Senate in 1996. She served in the Colorado State House of Representatives from 1999 to 2004. Tochtrop was appointed to the Colorado State Senate in 2004 and has served in that position since. She is currently Senate Assistant Majority Leader, representing the 24th district.
Committee membership
- Business, Labor and Technology Committee, Colorado Senate
- Health and Human Services Committee, Colorado Senate
Personal life
Tochtrop and her husband, Paul, have three children.
External links
- Official Colorado State Senate website of Senator Lois Tochtrop
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Lois Tochtrop
- Campaign Contributions: 2008 2006 2004 2000 1998 1996
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