Patty Contreras is an American politician. She is a Democratic member of the Arizona House of Representatives elected to represent District 12 in 2022.[1] She is one of the first out lesbians elected to the Arizona House of Representatives.[1] Contreras was serves on the health and human services and transportation and infrastructure committees.[2] She retired from the city of Phoenix, Arizona, where she worked for 31.5 years as a program manager in human services and parks and recreation.[3][2]

Patty Contreras
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 12th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Serving with Stacey Travers
Preceded byTravis Grantham
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Ahwatukee, Arizona, U.S.

References

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  1. ^ a b Siegel, Eliza (December 28, 2022). "LGBTQ+ people who made history in 2022". Barron News-Shield. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  2. ^ a b Maryniak, Paul (December 18, 2022). "Ahwatukee's 2 new lawmakers ready to work". Ahwatukee Foothills News. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  3. ^ Maryniak, Paul (May 26, 2022). "LD 12 Dem candidates discuss housing, other issues". Ahwatukee Foothills News. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
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