Scott Schwab

Scott Schwab
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 49th district
Assumed office
2009
In office
2003–2006
Personal details
Born (1972-07-09) July 9, 1972
Great Bend, Kansas
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Michele
Children Nathan, Caleb (died 2016), Alex, Isaac
Residence Olathe, Kansas
Alma mater Fort Hays State University

Scott Schwab (born July 9, 1972) is a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 49th district.

Career

Schwab has worked as a marketing consultant, and has a BA from Fort Hays State University.[1]

He first served as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from June 2003, and has currently served since 2009.[2]

Committee membership

Major donors

The top 5 donors to Schwab's 2008 campaign:[3]

Political positions

Regarding gay issues, Schwab believes being gay is a "lifestyle choice."[4]

Schwab is against the legalization of Medical Marijuana, saying “this would be an attempt to legalize marijuana. It has no benefit for pain management. All it does is make you crave another bag of chips.”[5]

Personal life

Schwab's 10-year-old son, Caleb, was killed on August 7, 2016, in a violent accident on Verrückt water slide at the Schlitterbahn Kansas City waterpark.[6][7]

In addition, he has a wife, Michele, and three other children.

References

  1. "Scott Schwab's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
  2. "Scott Schwab, R-49th". KanFocus. Contact Information. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
  3. "Schwab, Scott". Follow the Money. 2008 Campaign Contributions. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
  4. Carpenter, Tim (March 29, 2014). "Kansas shying from spotlight in gay-marriage drama". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
  5. "Medical Marijuana: Kansas". MedicalMarijuanaBlog.com. June 14, 2010. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
  6. CNN Wire (August 7, 2016). "Kansas Lawmaker's 10-Year-Old Son Dies While Riding World's Tallest Water Slide at Water Park: Officials". KTLA. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
  7. CNN, Steven Visser and AnneClaire Stapleton. "Schlitterbahn death was due to neck injury, police say". Retrieved 10 August 2016.
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