J. Merrick Taggart | |
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| Member of theColorado House of Representatives from the 55th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Janice Rich |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Deanna[1] |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Grand Junction, Colorado, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Syracuse University University of Phoenix[1] |
| Profession | Businessman |
| Website | www |
Rick Taggart is a state representative fromGrand Junction, Colorado. ARepublican, Taggart representsColorado House of Representatives District 55, which includes the communities ofGrand Junction,Redlands, andOrchard Mesa inMesa County.[2]
Taggart is a businessman and politician fromGrand Junction, Colorado. His corporate experience includes senior positions in Marmot Mountain Works,The Timberland Company, and Swiss Army Brands. He has also worked atColorado Mesa University in a management position and as a business teacher. He earned abachelor's degree fromSyracuse University and anMBA from theUniversity of Phoenix.[1]
Taggart served from 2015 to 2022 on the Grand Junction City Council. He served as mayor from 2017-2019.[3]
In the2022 Colorado House of Representatives election, Taggart defeated hisDemocratic Party opponent, winning 63.61% of the total votes cast.[4]
Taggart ran for re-election in 2024. In the Republican primary election held June 25, 2024, he ran unopposed.[5] In the general election held November 5, 2024, Taggart also ran unopposed.[6]