Timothy Leonard is a former state representative from
Evergreen, Colorado. A
Republican
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, Leonard represented
Colorado House of Representatives District 25, which encompasses much of western
Jefferson County, including the communities of
Aspen Park,
Dakota Ridge,
Evergreen
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,
Fairmount,
Genesee
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,
Idledale,
Indian Hills,
Kittredge, and
Morrison.
Elections
On January 23, 2016, a vacancy committee appointed Leonard to the office to fill the open seat created after his predecessor resigned. He was sworn in on January 26, 2016. Running for office that same year, Leonard beat his Democratic opponent, winning 51.83% of the vote in the general election.
Legal troubles
In December 2016, Leonard served two weeks in jail for contempt of court. A judge handed down the sentence after finding he violated the terms of his 2013 divorce. The case centered on a dispute between Leonard and his ex-wife regarding who could make certain decisions regarding the education of several of the couple's six children.
References
External links
Campaign website State House website
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21st-century American legislators
Living people
Republican Party members of the Colorado House of Representatives
People from Evergreen, Colorado
Hillsdale College alumni
University of Denver alumni
Year of birth missing (living people)
Colorado politicians convicted of crimes