Benjamin Larson
Benjamin Larson District 19 covers parts of Pottawattamie County. Benjamin Larson earned a high school diploma from Westside High School, an associate degree from Metropolitian Community College in 2012, and an associate degree from Iowa Western Community College in 2022. His career experience includes working as a registered nurse.
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“Reverse the downward trend of Iowa's rankings in public education by investing in our schools and teachers, and ensuring that every child has access to a quality education.”
(Candidate statement) “Who is Benjamin Larson? I am a 33 year old nurse, who originally started in medicine as a paramedic at the age of 20. I began working in small town America until 2016, at which point I transferred to Select Specialty's ICU and eventually worked to become an RN.”
(Candidate statement) “I am a 33 year old nurse, who originally started in medicine as a paramedic at the age of 20. I began working in small town America until 2016, at which point I transferred to Select Specialty's ICU and eventually worked to become an RN. I currently specialize in cardiology as the nurse for two different cardiologists.”
(Candidate statement)Brent Siegrist
Brent Siegrist District 19 covers parts of Pottawattamie County. According to the Iowa General Assembly member profile, Brent Siegrist lists Teacher as occupation and resides in Pottawattamie County. In the 91st General Assembly, Brent Siegrist serves on the Administration and Rules (Chair), State Government, Transportation (Vice Chair) committees.
“While some people will be upset with this and regard having to have this training every time they're elected or appointed to board as a nuisance, the real nuisance is when we have violations, time and time again, in the open records law in the state of Iowa and open meetings law.”
(Candidate statement) “I'm not saying I love this, I'm not saying it doesn't give me a little heartburn, but I think what the timelines that are in there — a year to three years out — I think it's a very workable product.”
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