Robert “Bob” Robson

Biographical Information

The following is from ALIS for the 50th Arizona State Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2011):

Bob Robson  
Republican  District 20
House of Representatives
1700 W. Washington
Room 112
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone Number: (602) 926-5549
Fax Number: (602) 417-3157
Email Address: [email protected]
Home City: Chandler
Occupation: Insurance
Member Since: 2001
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Representative Bob Robson and his wife, Dawna, reside in Chandler and have two school-age children.  They own a successful small business (insurance) and are active in their community.  Bob is a Professor of Practice in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University . Bob has represented the people of the Southeast Valley at the Arizona Legislature since January 2001 having served as the Speaker Pro Tempore at the House of Representatives, Chairman of the House Rules Committee and Vice Chairman of the Environment Committee, Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee, Judiciary Committee and Appropriations. He also chaired the Ethics Committee for four years. He took two years off due to term limits.

Bob served on the Chandler City Council from 1992-2000 and was elected by his peers as the Vice Mayor.  Bob Robson’s desire to develop a sustained and healthy economy led to his membership on the Greater Phoenix Economic Council Strategic Policy Committee.  Robson has also served on the Planning and Zoning Commission and on the Neighborhood Preservation and Revitalization Study Committee.

Bob has been deeply involved with Kiwanis for almost 30 years and also has been of service to the Salvation Army, is founding Member of the Chandler Boys & Girls Club, Past President of the Chandler Kiwanis Club, a member of the Chandler Airport Commission, Chairman of the Maricopa County Sports Commission, Chairman of the Arizona Auto Theft Authority and a Maricopa Community College Teacher.

Representative Bob Robson won his election in November 2010 representing District 20.  He was appointed as Chairman of Employment and Regulatory Affairs, and is a member of the Commerce and Rules Committees.  Bob feels the budget, public safety and education are the top responsibilities of state government.  He has a proven record of support for public safety officers.  He also feels that investment in the education of our children is the fundamental key for success for the future of our civilization.

Bob has a Master of Arts Degree and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York.

Education

Master Science: Criminal Justice, John Jay College, 1980.

Bachelor Science: Criminal Justice, John Jay College, 1978.

Employment

Arizona Legislative Service

Sources

2011 Guide to the 50th Legislature 1st Regular Session (Arizona News ServicE

Education: 2015 Guide to the Legislature (Greenbook)