Rebecca Rios
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| Rebecca Rios | |
| Arizona State Senate District 23 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2004 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Social Worker |
| Website | Senate website |
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Rebecca Rios (b. June 4, 1967) has been a Democratic member of the Arizona Senate since 2004. She was elected in 2004 to represent the 23rd district and subsequently re-elected in 2006 and 2008.
Education
Rios received her AA from Central Arizona College in 1987. She went on to earn her BA in Social Work from Arizona State University in 1989. She later earned her MSW in Social Work from Arizona State University in 2003.
Professional experience
After earning her degree, Rios became a Child and Family Counselor for the Wayland Family Center from 1989 to 1990. She went on to become a Children's Case Manager for Community Care Network in 1990 and worked in this position until 1992. Rios was employed as a Director of Children's Behavioral Health Services for the Pinal Gila Behavioral Health Association from 1992 to 2005. She later became the Director of Community and Interagency Relations for Empowerment, Incorporated in 2007.
Political experience
Rios' began her political career working as a campaign worker for Peter Rios. She served as a representative in the Arizona State House of Representatives from 1994 to 2000. She was later elected to the Arizona State Senate in 2004. Currently Rios serves the Arizona State Senate as a representative for the 23rd district as well as the Assistant Minority Leader.
Committee membership
- Appropriations Committee, Arizona Senate
- Public Safety and Human Services Committee, Arizona Senate
- Retirement and Rural Development Committee, Arizona Senate
Sponsored Legislation
See Rebecca Rios official website for a list of sponsored legislation.
Personal life
Rios is divorced and has two children.
Contact Information
Senator Rebecca Rios
1700 W. Washington
Room 213
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone Number: (602) 926-5685
Fax Number: (602) 417-3167
External links
- Official Arizona State Senate website of Senator Rebecca Rios
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Rebecca Rios
- Campaign Contributions: 2008 2006 2004 1998 1996
- Sen. Rios on State Surge
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