J. Paul Brown Colorado State Representative, House District 59
J. Paul Brown
I Believe...
- That our country must turn back to God
- In individual freedoms and personal responsibility
- We must strictly follow the Constitution of the United States
- In no tax increases
- In private property rights
- That we must not burden our children and grandchildren with massive federal debt and costly, frivolous regulations
- That the best government is the most local government
- In repealing burdensome laws rather than making new ones
- We must protect our water rights from federal intervention
- In protecting our environment with common sense and science based information
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Local Experience That Matters
- Businessman
- La Plata County Commissioner-4 years
- Ignacio School Board of Directors- 12 years
- Budgeting and managing personal business
- Board of Directors: Colorado Farm Bureau
- Board of Directors: Colorado Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company
- Board of Directors: Centennial Investment Company
- La Plata County Planning Commission, 3 years
- San Juan Basin Health Board
- Republican Precinct Chairman
- Lobbying and testifying at the State Capitol in Denver
- Colorado Counties Inc. Sergeant of Arms, Public Lands, Land Use Committees
- Chairman: Region 9Economic Development District
- La Plata County Economic Development Council
- Durango Area Chamber Resort Economic Development Committee
- Elected La Plata County Home Rule Charter Commission
- Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB), Legislative and Policy Committees
- State School Board Award
- President: Colorado Wool Growers
- Colorado Wool Grower of the year
- American Sheep Industry: Legislative and Policy Committees
- Governor Romer’s Roundtable on Public Lands
- BP Citizens Advisory Panel
- Board of Directors: Club 20
- San Juan Forest Grazing Advisory Board
- Colorado Cattlemen Association
- La Plata/Archuleta Cattlemen’s Association
- La Plata/Archuleta County Farm Bureau President, Vice President
- Pine River Southwest Ditch Company, President
History & Qualifications of J. Paul Brown
J. Paul & Debbie Brown
On Saturday, April 17th, J. Paul Brown of Ignacio, CO was elected by the Republican Assembly to be the official Republican Candidate for the 59th District of the Colorado House of Representatives.
Brown was raised in the Four Corners and the Farmington area where his father, the late Casey Brown, and mother Jean Brown were successful ranchers. J Paul was an honors graduate from both Farmington High School, and New Mexico State University where he earned his B.S. degree in Animal Science. He has continued the family business of ranching with his wife Debbie and sons Joshua, Luke, Levi, and Abraham.
In addition to the rigors of a successful family ranch, J. Paul has been a tireless contributor to his local community. He has held numerous elected positions including 12 years on the Ignacio School Board of Directors, 3 years on the La Plata County Planning Commission, 4 years on the La Plata County Commission, various other state, county, and local civic positions, and a dedicated member of his church.
Brown was raised in the Four Corners and the Farmington area where his father, the late Casey Brown, and mother Jean Brown were successful ranchers. J Paul was an honors graduate from both Farmington High School, and New Mexico State University where he earned his B.S. degree in Animal Science. He has continued the family business of ranching with his wife Debbie and sons Joshua, Luke, Levi, and Abraham.
In addition to the rigors of a successful family ranch, J. Paul has been a tireless contributor to his local community. He has held numerous elected positions including 12 years on the Ignacio School Board of Directors, 3 years on the La Plata County Planning Commission, 4 years on the La Plata County Commission, various other state, county, and local civic positions, and a dedicated member of his church.
In the field of agriculture, J. Paul is a respected leader, holding multiple positions of authority related to ranching, water management, land use, and economic development.
The Delegates of the 59th Republican Assembly are proud to present a candidate with the experience and qualifications of J. Paul Brown.
The Delegates of the 59th Republican Assembly are proud to present a candidate with the experience and qualifications of J. Paul Brown.
The Shepherd & Grandaughter
He has repeatedly demonstrated his willingness to advocate for the people whom he represents. He is committed to Southwest Colorado, understands its strengths and takes a calm, considerate approach to daunting challenges.
J. Paul Brown is committed to promote meaningful jobs for all Coloradans, rein in wasteful government spending, reduce needless bureaucracy, and stimulate local business. All of this he pledges to accomplish in a manner that respects the individual, our beautiful and bountiful environment, and the values that have been the founding pillars of our nation. His goal is a state government that facilitates rather than hinders the incredible innate spirit and productivity of hard working Colorado families.
J. Paul Brown is committed to promote meaningful jobs for all Coloradans, rein in wasteful government spending, reduce needless bureaucracy, and stimulate local business. All of this he pledges to accomplish in a manner that respects the individual, our beautiful and bountiful environment, and the values that have been the founding pillars of our nation. His goal is a state government that facilitates rather than hinders the incredible innate spirit and productivity of hard working Colorado families.