Diana Thomas | |
|---|---|
| Member of the
Idaho House of Representatives from the District 9 seat B district | |
| In office August 2007 – December 1, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Clete Edmunson |
| Succeeded by | Judy Boyle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 19, 1945 Nampa, Idaho |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Educator |
Diana Thomas is an American politician and educator from Idaho. Thomas is a Republican former member of Idaho House of Representatives. Thomas is the mayor of Weiser, Idaho.
Early life
On August 19, 1945, Thomas was born in Nampa, Idaho. [1]
Education
In 1966, Thomas earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from College of Idaho. In 1987, Thomas earned a Master of Arts degree in Teaching Math in Elementary School from College of Idaho. [1]
Career
In 1971, Thomas became a teacher in Weiser School District, until 1991. [1]
In 2001, Thomas served as county commissioner for Washington County, Idaho, until 2007. [1]
In 2007, Clete Edmunson resigned as a member of Idaho House of Representatives to join the staff of Governor Butch Otter. Thomas was appointed by Governor Butch Otter to serve the remaining term as a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 9 seat B. [2] [1]
On May 27, 2008, as an incumbent, Thomas sought a seat in District 9 seat B but lost the election in the Republican Primary. Thomas was defeated by Judy Boyle with 53.4% of the votes. Thomas received 46.6% of the votes. [3] [4]
In 2012, Thomas became the mayor of Weiser, Idaho. [5] [1]
Awards
- 2018 Harold Hurst Award (June 21, 2018), presented by Association of Idaho Cites (AIC) in Boise, Idaho. [6] [7]
Personal life
Thomas' husband is Mike. They have two children. They live in Weiser, Idaho. [1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Diana Thomas's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- ^ "Otter appoints Thomas to House". argusobserver.com. August 23, 2007. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- ^ "Two face off for House 9B seat". idahopress.com. May 5, 2008. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- ^ "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. May 27, 2008. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- ^ "Mayor Diana Thomas". cityofweiser.net. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- ^ "Weiser mayor lauded for outstanding contributions". argusobserver.com. June 27, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- ^ "Mayor Diana Thomas Receives Award For Outstanding Contributions To Idaho Cities". livinginthenews.com. June 28, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
External links
- Living people
- Republican Party members of the Idaho House of Representatives
- People from Nampa, Idaho
- People from Weiser, Idaho
- College of Idaho alumni
- Women state legislators in Idaho
- Mayors of places in Idaho
- Women mayors of places in Idaho
- 1945 births
- 21st-century American women
- 21st-century Idaho politicians
Diana Thomas | |
|---|---|
| Member of the
Idaho House of Representatives from the District 9 seat B district | |
| In office August 2007 – December 1, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Clete Edmunson |
| Succeeded by | Judy Boyle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 19, 1945 Nampa, Idaho |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Educator |
Diana Thomas is an American politician and educator from Idaho. Thomas is a Republican former member of Idaho House of Representatives. Thomas is the mayor of Weiser, Idaho.
Early life
On August 19, 1945, Thomas was born in Nampa, Idaho. [1]
Education
In 1966, Thomas earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from College of Idaho. In 1987, Thomas earned a Master of Arts degree in Teaching Math in Elementary School from College of Idaho. [1]
Career
In 1971, Thomas became a teacher in Weiser School District, until 1991. [1]
In 2001, Thomas served as county commissioner for Washington County, Idaho, until 2007. [1]
In 2007, Clete Edmunson resigned as a member of Idaho House of Representatives to join the staff of Governor Butch Otter. Thomas was appointed by Governor Butch Otter to serve the remaining term as a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 9 seat B. [2] [1]
On May 27, 2008, as an incumbent, Thomas sought a seat in District 9 seat B but lost the election in the Republican Primary. Thomas was defeated by Judy Boyle with 53.4% of the votes. Thomas received 46.6% of the votes. [3] [4]
In 2012, Thomas became the mayor of Weiser, Idaho. [5] [1]
Awards
- 2018 Harold Hurst Award (June 21, 2018), presented by Association of Idaho Cites (AIC) in Boise, Idaho. [6] [7]
Personal life
Thomas' husband is Mike. They have two children. They live in Weiser, Idaho. [1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Diana Thomas's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- ^ "Otter appoints Thomas to House". argusobserver.com. August 23, 2007. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- ^ "Two face off for House 9B seat". idahopress.com. May 5, 2008. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- ^ "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. May 27, 2008. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- ^ "Mayor Diana Thomas". cityofweiser.net. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- ^ "Weiser mayor lauded for outstanding contributions". argusobserver.com. June 27, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- ^ "Mayor Diana Thomas Receives Award For Outstanding Contributions To Idaho Cities". livinginthenews.com. June 28, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
External links
- Living people
- Republican Party members of the Idaho House of Representatives
- People from Nampa, Idaho
- People from Weiser, Idaho
- College of Idaho alumni
- Women state legislators in Idaho
- Mayors of places in Idaho
- Women mayors of places in Idaho
- 1945 births
- 21st-century American women
- 21st-century Idaho politicians