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For the Colombian Olympic weightlifter, see John Salazar (weightlifter).
John Tony Salazar (born July 21, 1953) is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Colorado's 3rd congressional district from 2005 until 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, he was appointed Commissioner of the Colorado Department of Agriculture in the Cabinet of Governor John Hickenlooper in 2011, following his electoral defeat in 2010. Salazar announced his retirement as Agriculture Commissioner in November 2014.[3][4]
Quick Facts Agriculture Commissioner of Colorado, Governor ...
John Salazar | |
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Agriculture Commissioner of Colorado | |
In office January 6, 2011 – December 31, 2014 | |
Governor | John Hickenlooper |
Preceded by | John Stulp |
Succeeded by | Don Brown |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 3rd district | |
In office January 3, 2005 – January 3, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Scott McInnis |
Succeeded by | Scott Tipton |
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 62nd district | |
In office January 8, 2003 – January 3, 2005 | |
Preceded by | Glenn Scott[1] |
Succeeded by | Rafael Lopez Gallegos |
Personal details | |
Born | John Tony Salazar (1953-07-21) July 21, 1953 (age 70) Alamosa, Colorado, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mary Lou Salazar[2] |
Children | 3 |
Relatives | Ken Salazar (brother) |
Education | Adams State University (BS) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1973–1976 |
Unit | Criminal Investigation Division |
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