Sharon Block (politician)
American politician
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Sharon L. Block is an American politician, former school teacher, and business person from Idaho. Block was a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives for District 23 and 24 seat B.
24th district Seat B (2002–2012)
Sharon Block | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives | |
| In office April 13, 2001 – November 30, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | George Swan |
| Succeeded by | Stephen Hartgen |
| Constituency | 23rd district Seat B (2001–2002) 24th district Seat B (2002–2012) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Idaho |
| Occupation | Teacher, business person, politician |
Early life
On April 15, 1941, Block was born in American Falls, Idaho.[1]
Education
Blocks earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Education from University of Idaho.[1]
Career
Block is a former elementary teacher for 15 years in the Magic Valley region of Idaho.[2] In 1984, Block started a Property Management Company.[1]
After the death of Representative George Swan on March 22, 2001, Block was appointed by Governor Dirk Kempthorne to finish Swan's term for Idaho House of Representatives for District 23.[2][3]
On November 5, 2002, Block won the election and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 24 seat B. Block defeated Will Buhler with 67.5% of the votes.[4] On November 2, 2004, as an incumbent, Block won the election and continued serving District 24 seat B. Block defeated Maggi Fortner.[5] On November 7, 2006, as an incumbent, Block won the election with no opponent and continued serving District 24 seat B.[6] On November 4, 2008, as an incumbent, Block won the election and continued serving District 24 seat B. Block defeated Carolyn Elexpury.[7] On November 2, 2010, as an incumbent, Block won the election with no opponentopponent and continued serving District 24 seat B.[8][1]
In 2012, after serving several terms as a member of Idaho House of Representatives, Block will not seek for another term.[2]
Awards
- 2011 Patricia Kempthorne Award (February 16, 2011). Presented by Regional Advisory Committees (RAC) on Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment.[9]
Personal life
Block's husband is D. W. "Bill". They have two children. Block and her family live in Twin Falls, Idaho.[1]