Brandon Ellington
Brandon Ellington | |
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| Member of the Kansas City, Missouri City Council from the 3rd district | |
| In office August 1, 2019 – August 1, 2023 | |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
| In office January 9, 2013 – July 31, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Randy Asbury |
| Succeeded by | Yolanda Young (Missouri politician) |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 41st district | |
| In office January 4, 2012 – January 9, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Kiki Curls |
| Succeeded by | Ed Schieffer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 18, 1980 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Brandon Ellington (born November 18, 1980) is an American politician who served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2012 to 2019.[1][2] His tenure there was reportedly summarized as having focused "on revamping the state's criminal justice system, promoting economic development, and advocating for equal rights" against challenges by the Republican-dominated legislature.
On July 31, 2019 he resigned ahead of his impending term limit, to serve on the Kansas City, Missouri City Council as the Third District at Large Councilmember.[3] In City Council, he is on the Neighborhood, Planning, and Development Committee and is Vice-Chair of the Special Committee on Housing Policy.
Personal life
[edit]Ellington graduated from Paseo High School in 1999, and went to MCC-Penn Valley and the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
He is married to Natasha Ellington and they share three children. They live in Kansas City, Missouri.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Representative Brandon Ellington". House.mo.gov. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- ^ Adrianne DeWeese (August 4, 2012). "Election Q&A: Missouri House District 22: Brandon Ellington". Examiner.net. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- ^ Associated Press (July 31, 2019). "Kansas City lawmaker resigns to serve on city council". KCTV5.com. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
- ^ "Third District-at-Large Councilman Brandon Ellington | KCMO.gov - City of Kansas City, MO". www.kcmo.gov. Retrieved 2021-04-21.