Casey Snider is an American politician serving as a member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 5th district. He assumed office on October 17, 2018.

Casey Snider
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 5th district
Assumed office
October 17, 2018
Preceded byR. Curt Webb
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKelli
Children1
EducationUtah State University (BS)
Johns Hopkins University (MS)

Early life and education

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Snider was raised in Liberty, Utah. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in conservation and restoration ecology, law, and constitutional studies from Utah State University and a Master of Science in environmental science and policy from Johns Hopkins University.[1]

Career

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After earning his master's degree, Snider worked in the field of environmental and natural resources policy, commuting between Utah and Washington, D.C. He worked as a legislative director for Rob Bishop and was a staffer on the United States House Committee on Natural Resources.[2][3] He is the executive director of the Bear River Land Conservancy. Snider has also worked as a rancher and volunteer firefighter in Cache County, Utah.[4]

Snider was appointed to the Utah House of Representatives in December 2018.[5] Upon assuming office, he became one of the youngest members of the House. He was subsequently elected to the seat in November 2018.[6]

Personal life

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Snider and his wife, Kelli, have one daughter. They live in Avon, Utah.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Rep. Snider, Casey". Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
  2. ^ Casey Snider's Biography
  3. ^ Congressional Directory UTAH REPRESENTATIVES FIRST DISTRICT
  4. ^ "Utah's youngest legislator: 'I won't call anybody old if they don't call me young.'". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
  5. ^ "Governor fills Utah House vacancy with Snider appointment". Associated Press. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  6. ^ "Casey Snider". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
  7. ^ "Friends of Great Salt Lake - Casey Snider". www.fogsl.org. Retrieved 2021-01-10.