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  Garza, Theresa A.
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NameTheresa A. Garza
Previous Name01/01/2007 - 01/01/2016 Theresa Garza Ruiz
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Raytown, Missouri , United States
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Born April 04, 1970 (54 years)
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Apr 20, 2023 11:50pm
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InfoTheresa was born and raised in the area. After graduating from Raytown South High School, she enlisted in the United States Navy. She served five (5) years active duty, during Desert Storm, and was awarded an Honorable Discharge upon completion of her enlistment. She received a National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, and several Letters of Recognition.

Theresa grew up in a single-parent household, with a strong female figure who demonstrated resilience and independence. Her grandparents had a very active role in her upbringing and through her Grandpa Dan; she gained a strong pro-labor stance and work ethic. Theresa is the first member in her family to graduate from college.

She previously held office on the Jackson County Legislature for the First District At-Large. During her time on the legislature, she served as the 2014 Vice-Chair and was assigned to the following Committees during her tenure with the County: Budget, Finance and Audit, Public Works, Land Use, and Justice and Law Enforcement. Her experience at the County directly correlates to the responsibilities associated with being on the Raytown Board of Aldermen.

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  11/02/2010 Jackson County Legislature 01 - At-Large Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  08/03/2010 Jackson County Legislature 01 - At-Large - D Primary Won 70.33% (+40.67%)
  11/07/2006 Jackson County Legislature 01 - At-Large Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
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MO US President - D Primary - Mar 10, 2020 D Joe Biden
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