Dave Young (Colorado politician)
American politician in Colorado
David L. Young (born c. 1955) is an American politician and the current Treasurer of Colorado. He served as a Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 50 from the time of his appointment on July 28, 2011, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Jim Riesberg until his term ended and he took office as State Treasurer in early 2019. He won a second term as state treasurer in 2022.
Early life and education
Young earned his BS in mathematics from Colorado State University and his MA from the University of Colorado. Young was a math and technology teacher at Heath Junior High in Greeley from 1975 to 1999. He also worked as a senior instructor at the University of Colorado, Denver.
Political career
Colorado House of Representatives (2011-2019)
Young was appointed to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2011 and was elected to a full term in 2012. He represented the 50th district, encompassing Greeley, Evans, and Garden City. He was reelected in 2014 and 2016.
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