Scott K. Jenkins
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Scott K. Jenkins | |
|---|---|
 Senator Scott Jenkins in 2014 | |
| Member of the Utah Senate from the 20th district | |
| In office January 15, 2001 – January 1, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph L. Hull |
| Succeeded by | D. Gregg Buxton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ogden, Utah |
| Party | Republican Party |
| Spouse | Becky |
| Occupation | Businessman, Owner of Great Western Supply |
| Website | Legislative Website[dead link] |
Scott Jenkins is an American politician and businessman from Utah. A Republican, he is a member of the Utah State Senate, representing the state's 20th senate district covering parts of Weber and Davis counties. He retired from his position as Senator and did not run for reelection in 2016. Jenkins has an associate degree from Weber State University.
Background
- Did Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Confirmation Committee as chair of the Plain City Planning Commission
- Plain City Council
- Plain City Mayor
- Weber Area Council of Governments
- Bona Vista Water District (Chair and Board of Directors)
- Weber County Boundary Commission (Chair)
Political career
Jenkins was elected to be a Senator in 2000.[4] He served as the Majority Leader from 2009 to 2012.[4] Before his time in the Senate, Jenkins was Mayor of Plain City, Utah, and a Member of the Plain City Council, Utah, 1979–1987.[4]
Jenkins has been a member of the following committees:[5]
- Business, Economic Development, and Labor Appropriations Subcommittee
- Infrastructure and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee
- Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee (Chair)
- Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee
- Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee (Chair)
- Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Confirmation Committee
- State Water Development Commission
In 2016, Jenkins served on the following committees:[5]
- Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee
- Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee
- Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee (Chair)
Election results
Jenkins last ran for office in 2012, he ran unopposed.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Scott Jenkins | 18,476 | 63.5 | ||
| Democratic | Steve Olsen | 10,628 | 36.5 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Scott Jenkins | 15,982 | 57.6 | ||
| Democratic | Joe Hull | 11,784 | 42.4 | ||
