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Wes Breckenridge

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Iowa State House, District 29 (2017 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Wesley 'Wes' C. Breckenridge
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Birth Date:
    1968
  • Birth Place:
    Newton, IA
  • Home City:
    Newton, IA
  • Religion:
    Christian
  • Family:
    Wife: Kris; 3 Children: Kandace, Whitney, Jonathan; 2 Grandchildren
Personal Details

Wesley "Wes" Breckenridge is a Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 29. He was first elected to the chamber in 2016.

Education

  • AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Des Moines Area Community College
  • Masters, Management, American Military University., 2015-2018
  • Attended, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, 2014
  • Graduate Certificate of Achievement, Criminal Justice Education, University of Virginia, 2014
  • Bachelors, Public Administration, Upper Iowa University, 2007-2010

Professional Experience

  • AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Des Moines Area Community College
  • Masters, Management, American Military University., 2015-2018
  • Attended, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, 2014
  • Graduate Certificate of Achievement, Criminal Justice Education, University of Virginia, 2014
  • Bachelors, Public Administration, Upper Iowa University, 2007-2010
  • Adjunct Professor, Des Moines Area Community College, 2015-present
  • Former Sheriff’s Reserves Deputy, Jasper County
  • Member, Jasper County Crimestoppers and Human Trafficking Awareness Committee
  • Former Interim Chief, Monroe Police Department
  • Former Police Officer, Prairie City
  • Lieutenant, Newton Police Department, 1992-2017

Political Experience

  • AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Des Moines Area Community College
  • Masters, Management, American Military University., 2015-2018
  • Attended, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, 2014
  • Graduate Certificate of Achievement, Criminal Justice Education, University of Virginia, 2014
  • Bachelors, Public Administration, Upper Iowa University, 2007-2010
  • Adjunct Professor, Des Moines Area Community College, 2015-present
  • Former Sheriff’s Reserves Deputy, Jasper County
  • Member, Jasper County Crimestoppers and Human Trafficking Awareness Committee
  • Former Interim Chief, Monroe Police Department
  • Former Police Officer, Prairie City
  • Lieutenant, Newton Police Department, 1992-2017
  • Assistant Minority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2019-present
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 29, 2017-present
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 29, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Education Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Health and Human Services (Joint Appropriations), Iowa State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Administration and Rules Committee

Member, Agriculture Committee

Member, Appropriations Committee

Member, Joint Committee on Capital Projects

Member, Joint Committee on Public Retirement Systems

Member, Legislative Council

Member, Natural Resources Committee

Member, Public Safety Committee

Member, Veterans Affairs Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Des Moines Area Community College
  • Masters, Management, American Military University., 2015-2018
  • Attended, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, 2014
  • Graduate Certificate of Achievement, Criminal Justice Education, University of Virginia, 2014
  • Bachelors, Public Administration, Upper Iowa University, 2007-2010
  • Adjunct Professor, Des Moines Area Community College, 2015-present
  • Former Sheriff’s Reserves Deputy, Jasper County
  • Member, Jasper County Crimestoppers and Human Trafficking Awareness Committee
  • Former Interim Chief, Monroe Police Department
  • Former Police Officer, Prairie City
  • Lieutenant, Newton Police Department, 1992-2017
  • Assistant Minority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2019-present
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 29, 2017-present
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 29, 2020
  • Member, Investing in Rural Iowa Task Force, Present
  • Member, Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Council, Present
  • Former Central Committee Member/Precinct Chair/Caucus Organizer, Jasper County Democrats
  • Former Member, Newton Noon Kiwanis
  • Former Member, Supporting Youth Through Nurturing Communities (SYNC)

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Iowa Democratic 2nd District Hall of Fame Rising Star Award 2012

  • 2

Priority Issues:

Create quality jobs with fair wages and good benefits, support schools and teachers with necessary funding to ensure children receive a quality education, provide quality healthcare which includes comprehensive mental health services, protect water quality and other natural resources, promote development and use of renewable resources.

Events

2020

Oct. 10
Breckenridge Lit Drop

Sat 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT

Breckenridge headquarters SW corner Newton square

Oct. 3
Breckenridge Lit Drop!!

Sat 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT

Breckenridge Headquarters, SW Corner Newton Square

Sep. 26
Campaign lit Drop!

Sat 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM CDT

Breckenridge Headquartes, SW Corner Newton Square

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