Chris Buttars
Chris Buttars | |
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Member of the 10th district | |
In office January 15, 2001 – March 11, 2011 | |
Preceded by | L. Alma Mansell |
Succeeded by | Aaron Osmond |
Personal details | |
Born | Logan, Utah, U.S. | April 1, 1942
Died | September 10, 2018 (aged 76) West Jordan, Utah, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Helen |
Education | Utah State University (BS) |
D. Chris Buttars (April 1, 1942 – September 10, 2018) was an American politician who served in the
Early life and career
Buttars was born in
Buttars was married to Helen; they had six children and lived in
Legislation and policy
Buttars sponsored legislation against
In February, 2010, Buttars proposed eliminating the 12th grade from Utah high schools to close a budget shortfall.[6]
Intelligent design
During the 2006 General Session of the
Accusations of racism
In an interview with radio hosts Tom Grover & Ryan Yonk, Buttars said that he "[doesn't] know of an example where the minority is being jeopardized by legislative action." When Grover mentioned
During a debate of a school-funding bill on the floor of the State Senate in February 2008, the bill's sponsor compared the bill to the baby involved in the
Accusations of racism were made an issue in his 2008 re-election bid against
Gay rights
Buttars was outspoken on issues dealing with
In 2008 Salt Lake City's newly elected Mayor
In a January 2009 interview with openly gay documentary filmmaker Reed Cowan, for the documentary 8: The Mormon Proposition, Buttars said that gays and
On February 20, 2009, Buttars was removed as chairman and member of the Utah State Senate Judicial Standing Committee because of these remarks.[21][22] Democrats pushed for further sanctions, demanding his removal from the Rules Committee and for his demotion on the Health and Human Services Committee.[23] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a statement urging "civil and respectful dialogue." It said, "From the outset, the Church's position has always been to engage in civil and respectful dialogue on this issue. Senator Buttars does not speak for the church."[21]
Electoral history
2000
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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Democratic | Bennion Spencer | 11,556 | 31 | ||
Republican | D. Chris Buttars | 23,717 | 64 | ||
Independent American | Kent L. Shelton | 1,698 | 5 | ||
Republican hold |
2004
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Joey R. Foote | 11,822 | 35.1 | +4.1 | |
Republican | D. Chris Buttars (inc.) | 21,866 | 64.9 | +0.9 | |
Republican hold |
2008
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | John Rendell | 17,986 | 45.1 | +10.0 | |
Republican | D. Chris Buttars (inc.) | 19,766 | 49.6 | -15.3 | |
Constitution
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Steve Maxfield | 2,128 | 5.3 | +5.3 | |
Republican hold |
See also
- Utah Boys Ranch
- List of Utah State Legislatures
- Utah Republican Party
- Utah Senate
References
- ^ http://www.abc4.com/content/news/top_stories/story/Sen-Buttars-resigns-seat-in-Utah-State-Senate/Noskki7S4kOieKDb2dL49g.cspx [bare URL]
- ^ - Illegal Disciplinary Tactics at Buttars' West Ridge Academy.
- ^ "Obituary for D. Chris Buttars at McDougal Funeral Home".
- ^ Roche, Lisa Riley (2009-01-29). "Buttars still fighting in war about Christmas". Deseret News. Retrieved 2009-02-20.
- ^ Salt Lake Tribune - Buttars stands out as morals crusader
- ^ Correll, DeeDee (2010-02-15). "In Utah, a plan to cut 12th grade". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
- ^ - Response to Controversy: Politics Archived 2009-02-01 at the Wayback Machine Buttars, D. Chris. "S.B. 96: Public Education - Instruction and Policy Relating to the Origins of Life". Retrieved 2007-02-12.
- ^ Johnson, Kirk (2006-02-28). "Anti-Darwin Bill Fails in Utah". The New York Times. Retrieved 2006-02-12.
- ^ "Salt Lake Tribune - Evolution not yet extinct in schools". Archived from the original on 2005-11-16. Retrieved 2006-10-18.
- ^ Salt Lake Tribune - Buttars insists his radio remarks were not motivated by racism
- ^ a b "Senator apologizes for 'black baby' comment". KUTV, Four Points Media Group LLC. Associated Press. 2008-02-13.
- ^ Robinson, Jeff (2008-02-13). "Sen. Buttars Apologizes for Remark". KCPW News. KCPW. Archived from the original on 2008-07-25. Retrieved 2008-02-22.
- ^ "Senator apologizes for 'black baby' comment". KUTV. Associated Press. 2008-02-13.
- ^ Riley Roche, Lisa (2008-02-19). "Buttars says he'll run for re-election in November". Deseret Morning News.
- ^ "- Response to Controversy: Politics". Archived from the original on 2009-02-01. Retrieved 2009-02-19.
- ^ a b Bernick Jr., Bob (August 24, 2004). "Marriage measure dividing Utah race". Deseret Morning News. Retrieved 2006-02-12.
- ^ Toomer-Cook, Jennifer (February 23, 2006). "Student-club bill progresses". Deseret Morning News. Retrieved 2006-02-12.
- ^ Jensen, Derek P. (February 12, 2008). "SLC's domestic partners registry targeted by Senate panel". Salt Lake Tribune. Archived from the original on February 13, 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-12.
- ^ SB0267
- ^ Aaron Falk (February 18, 2009). "Gays greatest threat to America, Buttars says". Deseret Morning News. Retrieved 2009-11-24.
- ^ a b "Comments about gays cost Sen. Buttars his chairmanship". KSL-TV5. February 9, 2009. Retrieved 2009-11-24.
- ^ Norwood, Eric (February 19, 2009). "Buttars Headed For Trouble -- Again". Retrieved 2008-02-19. [permanent dead link]
- ^ Brock Vergakis (February 24, 2009). "Utah Dems call for sanctions over anti-gay remarks". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
- ^ State of Utah Elections Office (PDF) Archived 2009-02-27 at the Wayback Machine accessed 01 January 2009.
- ^ http://elections.utah.gov/2004_canvass_singlesenate.pdf State of Utah Elections Office (PDF) accessed 01 January 2009.
- ^ 2008 General Election Results Archived June 3, 2009, at the Wayback Machine State of Utah Elections Offices. Retrieved on 01 January 2009. (XLS)