Allen M. Christensen
Allen M. Christensen | |
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| Member of the Utah Senate from the 19th district | |
| In office January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | David L. Gladwell |
| Succeeded by | John D. Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ogden, Utah, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Janis |
| Children | 6 |
| Occupation | Pediatric dentist |
| Website | Legislative Website |
Allen Christensen is an American politician and dentist who served as a member of the Utah State Senate from 2005 to 2021. Elected in November 2004, he representing the state's 19th senate district in Morgan, Summit and Weber Counties.
Education[edit]
Christensen attended Brigham Young University, Utah State University and Weber State University.[1] He received his DDS degree from the University of the Pacific.[1] He then completed his dental residency at Primary Children’s Hospital and University of Oregon Health Sciences Center in 1978.[1] He took two years off from his education to serve a Spanish-speaking LDS mission.[1]
Career[edit]
He has worked at his private dental practice in Ogden his entire career.[1] He has also worked with the Commission on Aging, the Pandemic Flu Taskforce, and Baby Watch Oral Health.[1]
Utah Senate[edit]
Christensen started his political career as a North Ogden City councilman, where he served for two four-year terms.[1] He was elected to the Utah State Senate in 2004 and represented the 19th district.[1]
In 2016, Christensen served on the following committees:[2]
- Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee (Senate Chair)
- Senate Ethics Committee
- Senate Health and Human Services Committee
- Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
Personal life[edit]
Christensen married Janis Henrikson in Manti, Utah, in 1971.[1] They have six children.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Biographical Sketch". Allen Christensen. Archived from the original on October 16, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- ^ "District 19 Senator - Utah State Senate". senate.Utah.gov. Archived from the original on April 1, 2016. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ "Allen M. Christensen's Political Summary". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 14, 2014.