Alexander Kolodin

Alexander Kolodin is an American lawyer, politician and Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives elected to represent District 3 in 2022.

Not to be confused with Alex Kolodkin, the American neuroscientist.

Alexander Kolodin
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 3rd district
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Serving with Joseph Chaplik
Preceded byAlma Hernandez
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceScottsdale, Arizona
Alma materGeorgetown University
University of Pennsylvania
WebsiteCampaign Website

Early life & education

Kolodin graduated from Georgetown University, prior to becoming an English and civics teacher. He then attended law school at the University of Pennsylvania. He was a Reagan Fellow at the Goldwater Institute, and also owned his own law practice.[1]

Political career

In 2023, Kolodin introduced multiple bills aimed at addressing the water crises both throughout Arizona and particularly in the Rio Verde foothills.[2][3] These efforts ranged from attempts to guarantee water to the citizens of the Foothills and barring Maricopa County from issuing new building permits to the community while long-term solutions are worked out, amongst others.[4][5] On April 10th 2023, Kolodin's bill to secure water for Rio Verde passed the House with a bipartisan supermajority.[6][7]

Elections
  • 2022 Kolodin and Joseph Chaplik won a crowded primary, including defeating former State Representative Darin Mitchell. They went on to run unopposed in the general election.[8][9]

References
  1. "Meet Alex". Alexander Kolodin for AZ House. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  2. Paredez, Ashley (March 28, 2023). "Latest push for solutions for Rio Verde Foothills as water woes continue". ABC. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  3. "AZ doesn't track how many communities at risk of running out of water". AZ Central. April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  4. Neff, Terri Jo (February 14, 2023). "Emergency Bill Could Reopen Scottsdale Water Tap For Rio Verde Foothills Residents". Arizona Independent News Network. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  5. "With clock ticking, Arizona lawmakers float ideas to help Rio Verde Foothills". AZ Central. March 30, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  6. "Bill History for HB2561". Bill Status Inquiry - AZ Leg. Website. Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved May 11, 2023. Ayes 46 Nays 13 NV 0 Exc 0 Vac 1
  7. Kolodin, Alex (May 10, 2023). "Tweet from @realAlexKolodin". Twitter. Retrieved May 10, 2023. Also passed my bill (sponsored by all three LD3 members) to end Rio Verde water crisis w/supermajority!
  8. "Update: Chaplik, Kolodin maintain in LD3 House election". Daily Independent. November 14, 2022. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  9. "Tom Horne, Alex Kolodin spoke to Republican Club". The Fountain Hills Times. August 11, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
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