John McGee (politician)
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John McGee is a Republican
member of the Idaho Senate
, representing the 10th District since 2004. He is currently serving as the Majority Caucus Chairman, the number four leadership position in the Idaho Senate
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in 1991 and received a BA in History from the College of Idaho in 1995. He was elected student body president
at both institutions. McGee and his wife, Hanna, have been married since 2005 and live in Caldwell with their daughter Madalyn and son, Maxwell. McGee is the Marketing Director for West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell, ID. McGee currently serves the citizens of Caldwell, Greenleaf and Wilder of District 10 in the Idaho State Legislature. He was first elected in 2004 when he beat an incumbent Senator in the Republican primary election and ran unopposed in the general election. He was named 2006 Idaho State Republican Legislator of the Year.
was reported at a .15, compared to the legal limit in the state of .08. On July 1, 2011, McGee pled guilty to misdemeanor DUI. The felony theft and felony operation of a vehicle without consent charges were dropped. The court sentenced McGee to 180 days in jail, with all but five days suspended. He will also serve three days community service and pay fines and restitution.
On July 11, 2011, McGee, chairing a meeting of the Canyon County Republican Central Committee, created controversy when he cut off debate on a resolution calling for the investigation of the medical claims McGee raised as a defense to his criminal charges. McGee sent the resolution to an internal committee, which he also chairs, for review. Several days later, on July 16, 2011, the Republican Central Committee for the State of Idaho approved a no-confidence motion on McGee.
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member of the Idaho Senate
Idaho Senate
The Idaho Senate is the upper chamber of the Idaho State Legislature. It consists of 35 Senators elected to two-year terms, each representing a district of the state. The Senate meets at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise, Idaho.-Composition of the Senate:...
, representing the 10th District since 2004. He is currently serving as the Majority Caucus Chairman, the number four leadership position in the Idaho Senate
Idaho Senate
The Idaho Senate is the upper chamber of the Idaho State Legislature. It consists of 35 Senators elected to two-year terms, each representing a district of the state. The Senate meets at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise, Idaho.-Composition of the Senate:...
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Early life and career
John McGee is a life-long resident of Caldwell, ID. He graduated from Vallivue High SchoolVallivue High School
Vallivue High School is a high school in Caldwell, Idaho. Its school colors, brown and gold, represent the school's rich agricultural tradition. The current principal is Mr. Brulotte. The school's campus sits on the corner of Montana and Homedale roads. The mascot for Vallivue High School is a...
in 1991 and received a BA in History from the College of Idaho in 1995. He was elected student body president
Student body president
The President of the Student Government is the highest ranking officer of a student government or student union association on the high school, college, or university level...
at both institutions. McGee and his wife, Hanna, have been married since 2005 and live in Caldwell with their daughter Madalyn and son, Maxwell. McGee is the Marketing Director for West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell, ID. McGee currently serves the citizens of Caldwell, Greenleaf and Wilder of District 10 in the Idaho State Legislature. He was first elected in 2004 when he beat an incumbent Senator in the Republican primary election and ran unopposed in the general election. He was named 2006 Idaho State Republican Legislator of the Year.
Legal issues
On June 19, 2011, Ada County police officers arrested McGee for grand theft auto and driving under the influence. He had been playing golf at the 2011 Hillcrest Invitational golf tournament and drank at the golf course that night. He later stole an SUV attached to a utility trailer, drove it through a residential neighborhood, and jack-knifed the truck and trailer in a resident's front yard. At the time of arrest his blood alcohol contentBlood alcohol content
Blood alcohol content , also called blood alcohol concentration, blood ethanol concentration, or blood alcohol level is most commonly used as a metric of alcohol intoxication for legal or medical purposes....
was reported at a .15, compared to the legal limit in the state of .08. On July 1, 2011, McGee pled guilty to misdemeanor DUI. The felony theft and felony operation of a vehicle without consent charges were dropped. The court sentenced McGee to 180 days in jail, with all but five days suspended. He will also serve three days community service and pay fines and restitution.
On July 11, 2011, McGee, chairing a meeting of the Canyon County Republican Central Committee, created controversy when he cut off debate on a resolution calling for the investigation of the medical claims McGee raised as a defense to his criminal charges. McGee sent the resolution to an internal committee, which he also chairs, for review. Several days later, on July 16, 2011, the Republican Central Committee for the State of Idaho approved a no-confidence motion on McGee.
Committees
McGee is currently serving on the following committees:- Local Government & Taxation Committee
- State Affairs Committee
- Transportation Committee
Organizations
- Chairman of the Canyon County Republicans
- Member of the Caldwell Rotary Club
- Board of Directors of the 2009 International Special Olympics
- Regional Substance Abuse Authority Legislative Committee
- Chairman of the Board of Trustees – College of Idaho
Awards
Sen. McGee has received many awards from both local and state organizations:- Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of Agriculture Educators
- 2004 Canyon Co. Republican of the Year
- Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of State Foresters
- Idaho Agricultural All Star Award (2005–2009)
- COMPASS Leadership in Motion Award
- 2009 Transportation Leader of the Year from Treasure Valley Women in Transportation
- Friend of Community Healthcare Centers by the Idaho Primary Care Association
- 2006 Idaho State Republican Legislator of the Year
- 2006 Idaho Young Republican of the Year
- Council of State Governments Toll Fellow in 2007
External links
- Senator John McGee – Senator of District 10 Official Biography
- Idaho state Legislature - Senate Membership Official Government site
- Senator John McGee