Preceded by D. Gregg Buxton Residence Roy, Utah Spouse(s) Dessa Rae Greenwood | Political party Republican Nationality American Name Richard Greenwood | |
Alma mater Miami Dade College
Weber State University | ||
Richard A. Greenwood is a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 12. In 2007, Greenwood was appointed to replace D. Gregg Buxton, who resigned to take a position in the executive branch of the Utah government.
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Early life and career
Greenwood was born on November 6 in Roy, Utah. Greenwood attended Miami Dade College and Weber State University. Prior to his time in the legislature, Greenwood worked as a deputy for the Weber County Sheriff’s Office.
Political career
Greenwood was appointed to the Legislature in 2007. In 2012, Greenwood was unopposed in the Republican Primary and won his General Election nomination with a 72.1% majority.
During the 2013 and 2014 legislative sessions, Greenwood served on the Administrative Rules Review Committee, the Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee, and the House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee. During the interim, Greenwood served on the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee, as well as the Political Subdivisions Interim Committee.
On April 2, 2014, Greenwood announced that he would not be seeking reelection.
Greenwood also floor sponsored SB0120S03 Shelter Animal Vaccine Amendments and SB0144 Driver License Modifications.