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Paul LeVota
Paul LeVota
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives; from the 52nd district
	In office; 2002 - 2010
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Born	March 22, 1968 (age 56); Kansas City, Missouri
Political party	Democratic Party
Spouse	Nancy
Residence	Independence, Missouri
Alma mater	Central Missouri State University, Baker University
Occupation	businessman, real estate appraiser

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Paul LeVota is a candidate for State Senator in Missouri’s 11th District. This district includes Independence, Raytown, Sugar Creek, parts of South Kansas City, and unincorporated Jackson County. Paul believes our community deserves a senator who will stand up for common sense accountability.

Paul LeVota is a life-long resident of Independence, Missouri. He has been married to his college sweetheart, Nancy, since 1992. Paul is the father of two daughters, Meghan, sixteen years old and Madeline, fourteen years old. The LeVotas live in the Tomashaw subdivision in Independence.

Paul served as State Representative for 8 years. In the summer of 2007, LeVota was unanimously elected by his peers to serve as the House Democratic Leader. As the highest ranking member of his party, LeVota was responsible for working with majority and minority leadership in formulating policy, developing strategy and generating support for legislative priorities in the House of Representatives.

During each legislative session, LeVota distinguished himself by championing the cause of supporting public education, introducing government accountability measures, and increasing constituent outreach. LeVota has been the driving force behind the House Democrat’s “Moving Missouri Forward Plan,” an innovative legislative agenda to improve state government.

Paul was awarded the “Best New Legislator of the Year” by the Show Me Council for Responsibility and Accountability in Government. He has also received “The Hero for Healthcare Award” from the AFT Healthcare Midwest, and was named the “Defender of Patient’s Safety” from Missouri Watch Coalition. In 2006, he was named a “Champion of Justice” from the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. He was also awarded the Horace Mann Friend of Education Award by Missouri NEA in 2007.

In 2008, Paul was awarded the Missouri Homebuilders Association’s Legislator of the Year, the MS Society Legislator of the Years, and an honor “Doctor of Bio Science” from The Missouri Biotechnology Association. LeVota also received the 2008 James C. Kirkpatrick Excellence in Governance Award from the University of Central Missouri, along with The St. Louis Business Journal 2008 Legislative Award.

Paul was most proud of the special recognition he received in 2010 from the Missouri Association of Sheltered Workshop Managers for his service to people with disabilities and from the Partnership for Children for his dedication to the betterment of children in Missouri.

LeVota has also received distinction as a national delegate to the American Council of Young Political Leaders exchange program with the People’s Republic of China.

In addition to monthly newsletters, and town hall meetings, Representative LeVota produced a monthly column in local newspapers to exchange ideas and concerns with constituents of the 52nd district.

Growing up, Paul attended Truman High School in Independence where he served as Student Body President. He then received a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Communications and Political Science from Central Missouri State University (CMSU). Paul was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and held many leadership roles at CMSU, including Student Body Vice President. Later, he received a Masters of Science in Management from Baker University.

Before being elected to the Missouri General Assembly, Paul worked for Sprint in the area of training and development. He is currently the COO of Second Scoop Enterprises LLC, the company that owns and operates the Greater Kansas City area Cold Stone Creamery Locations.

Paul is a life long member of Saint Mark's Catholic Church in Independence, where he is a member of the Knight’s of Columbus, Third Degree. Paul is a member of Independence Mason Lodge 76 and the Ararat Shrine. He belongs to the Tomashaw Home Owner’s Association and the Independence PTA. Paul is an avid reader and an outdoor sportsman.

External links

[1] official campaign website
Missouri House of Representatives - Paul LeVota official MO House website
Project Vote Smart - Representative Paul V. LeVota (MO) profile
Follow the Money - Paul LeVota
- 2006 2004 2002 1998 campaign contributions

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+Paul LeVota is a candidate for State Senator in Missouri’s 11th District. This district includes Independence, Raytown, Sugar Creek, parts of South Kansas City, and unincorporated Jackson County. Paul believes our community deserves a senator who will stand up for common sense accountability.
-'''Paul V. LeVota''' (born March 22, 1968)is a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] member of the [[Missouri House of Representatives]], representing District 52 since 2002. He currently serves as House Minority Floor Leader.
+Paul LeVota is a life-long resident of Independence, Missouri. He has been married to his college sweetheart, Nancy, since 1992. Paul is the father of two daughters, Meghan, sixteen years old and Madeline, fourteen years old. The LeVotas live in the Tomashaw subdivision in Independence.
-LeVota represents Missouri’s 52nd District.  This district includes southeast [[Independence, Missouri|Independence]], parts of South Kansas City, [[Unity Village, Missouri|Unity Village]], and parts of [[Lee’s Summit, Missouri|Lee’s Summit]]. LeVota was first elected in 2002 and then re-elected in 2004 and 2006.
-In the summer of 2007, LeVota was unanimously elected by his peers to serve as the House Democratic Leader.  As the highest ranking member of his party, LeVota is responsible for working with majority and minority leadership in formulating policy, developing strategy and generating support for legislative priorities in the House of Representatives.
+Paul served as State Representative for 8 years. In the summer of 2007, LeVota was unanimously elected by his peers to serve as the House Democratic Leader. As the highest ranking member of his party, LeVota was responsible for working with majority and minority leadership in formulating policy, developing strategy and generating support for legislative priorities in the House of Representatives.
+During each legislative session, LeVota distinguished himself by championing the cause of supporting public education, introducing government accountability measures, and increasing constituent outreach. LeVota has been the driving force behind the House Democrat’s “Moving Missouri Forward Plan,” an innovative legislative agenda to improve state government.
-Representative LeVota has also served as House Assistant Democratic Leader and member of the House Budget Committee the Utilities Committee, the Homeland Security & Veteran Affairs Committee, and the Appropriations for Education Committees.  LeVota has mainly concentrated on issues relating to public education, government accountability, and constituent outreach.
-LeVota was awarded the “Best New Legislator of the Year” by the Show Me Council for Responsibility and Accountability in Government.  He has also received “The Hero for Healthcare Award” from the AFT Healthcare Midwest, and was named the “Defender of Patient’s Safety” from Missouri Watch Coalition.  In 2006, he was named a “Champion of Justice” from the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys.  He was also awarded the [[Horace Mann]] Friend of Education Award by Missouri NEA in 2007.
+Paul was awarded the “Best New Legislator of the Year” by the Show Me Council for Responsibility and Accountability in Government. He has also received “The Hero for Healthcare Award” from the AFT Healthcare Midwest, and was named the “Defender of Patient’s Safety” from Missouri Watch Coalition. In 2006, he was named a “Champion of Justice” from the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. He was also awarded the Horace Mann Friend of Education Award by Missouri NEA in 2007.
-In 2008, LeVota was awarded the Missouri Homebuilders Association’s Legislator of the Year, The MS Society Legislator of the Years, and an honor “Doctor of Bio Science” from The Missouri Biotechnology Association.  LeVota also received the 2008 [[James Kirkpatrick (politician)|James C. Kirkpatrick]] Excellence in Governance Award from the [[University of Central Missouri]] along with The [[St. Louis Business Journal]] 2008 Legislative Award.
+In 2008, Paul was awarded the Missouri Homebuilders Association’s Legislator of the Year, the MS Society Legislator of the Years, and an honor “Doctor of Bio Science” from The Missouri Biotechnology Association. LeVota also received the 2008 James C. Kirkpatrick Excellence in Governance Award from the University of Central Missouri, along with The St. Louis Business Journal 2008 Legislative Award.
+Paul was most proud of the special recognition he received in 2010 from the Missouri Association of Sheltered Workshop Managers for his service to people with disabilities and from the Partnership for Children for his dedication to the betterment of children in Missouri.
-LeVota has also received distinction as a national delegate to the American Council of Young Political Leaders exchange program with the [[People’s Republic of China]].
+LeVota has also received distinction as a national delegate to the American Council of Young Political Leaders exchange program with the People’s Republic of China.
-In addition to monthly newsletters, and town hall meetings, Representative LeVota produces a monthly column in local newspapers to exchange ideas and concerns with constituents of the 52nd district.
+In addition to monthly newsletters, and town hall meetings, Representative LeVota produced a monthly column in local newspapers to exchange ideas and concerns with constituents of the 52nd district.
-LeVota is a life-long resident of [[Independence, Missouri]].  In [[1992]], LeVota married his wife, Nancy.  They are the parents of two daughters, Meghan and Madeline.
-Growing up, LeVota attended [[Truman High School]] in Independence where he served as Student Body President. He then received a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Communications and Political Science from [[University of Central Missouri|Central Missouri State University]] in [[Warrensburg, Missouri]]. LeVota was a member of [[Sigma Phi Epsilon]] fraternity and held many leadership roles at CMSU, including Student Body Vice President. Later, he received a Masters of Science in Management from [[Baker University]] in [[Overland Park, Kansas]].
+Growing up, Paul attended Truman High School in Independence where he served as Student Body President. He then received a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Communications and Political Science from Central Missouri State University (CMSU). Paul was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and held many leadership roles at CMSU, including Student Body Vice President. Later, he received a Masters of Science in Management from Baker University.
+Before being elected to the Missouri General Assembly, Paul worked for Sprint in the area of training and development. He is currently the COO of Second Scoop Enterprises LLC, the company that owns and operates the Greater Kansas City area Cold Stone Creamery Locations.
-While still in college, LeVota was elected to the Jackson County Democratic Committee from Blue Township, Sub-District Eight. Since that time he was chosen to serve on the Missouri State Democratic Committee where he worked to promote several candidates, including [[Mel Carnahan]], [[Bob Holden]], and [[Jay Nixon]]. He served on both the Legislative Affairs and Candidate Recruitment Committee for the party.
+Paul is a life long member of Saint Mark's Catholic Church in Independence, where he is a member of the Knight’s of Columbus, Third Degree. Paul is a member of Independence Mason Lodge 76 and the Ararat Shrine. He belongs to the Tomashaw Home Owner’s Association and the Independence PTA. Paul is an avid reader and an outdoor sportsman.
-Before being elected to the Missouri General Assembly, LeVota worked for [[Sprint Nextel|Sprint]] in the area of training and development. Since his time in office, LeVota works as a professional training consultant and public speaker. Additionally, LeVota is a licensed Missouri Real Estate Salesperson for Liberty Realty and serves on the Board of Directors of The LeVota Appraisal Group, LLC.
-Along with his political involvement, LeVota is a life long member of Saint Mark's Catholic Church in Independence, where he is a member of the [[Knights of Columbus]], Third Degree. LeVota is a member of Independence Mason Lodge 76 and the Ararat Shrine. He belongs to the Little Blue River Home Owner’s Association and the Independence PTA. LeVota is an avid reader and an outdoor sportsman.
-LeVota is a member of several professional organizations such as the [[American Society for Training & Development]], KC Chapter and the National Speakers Association. He serves on the Avila Advantage Board of Directors and is a former member of Central Missouri State University’s President's Society.
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