Rochelle Galindo
Rochelle Galindo is an American politician who was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in the 2018 Colorado House of Representatives election.[1] She represented the 50th House District as a member of the Democratic Party.
Rochelle Galindo | |
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Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 50th district | |
In office January 4, 2019 – May 12, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Dave Young |
Succeeded by | Mary Young |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
She is a lesbian and was one of the few members of the LGBT community serving in the House.[2]
Resignation
Galindo resigned her State House seat on May 12, 2019 following sexual assault allegations made against her.[3] Ultimately, she was ticketed for supplying alcohol to one of her campaign workers who was under 21.[4]
Recall effort
Following Galindo's yes vote on Colorado Senate Bill 19-181, a bill that would limit oil and gas production in the state, a committee was organized to recall her. She represented a district that lies in Weld County, one of the state's major petroleum and natural gas producing regions.[5]
References
- "Rochelle Galindo wins House District 50 race with late landslide". Greeley Tribune, November 8, 2018.
- "Colorado Makes Political Waves". OutFront, November 8, 2018.
- "Rep. Rochelle Galindo Issues Resignation Following Troubling Allegations". CBS Denver. May 12, 2019. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- Hindi, Saja (May 23, 2019). "Former Colorado state Rep. Rochelle Galindo ticketed for providing alcohol to underage campaign worker". The Denver Post. Retrieved June 27, 2019.
- Bloom, Matt (April 6, 2019). "Rep. Galindo Says Recall Effort 'Has Everything To Do With Who I Am". KUNC. Retrieved April 17, 2019.