Karrin Taylor Robson
Karrin Taylor Robson | |
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 Robson in 2021 | |
| Born | Karrin Kunasek 1965/1966 |
| Education | Arizona State University (BA, 1987) Arizona State University (JD, 1994)[1] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses |
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| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Andy Kunasek, brother Carl Kunasek, father |
Karrin Taylor Robson is an American lawyer, land use consultant and politician. Robson is a former trustee on the Arizona Board of Regents, appointed by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey in 2017 and serving until 2022.[3] Robson was a 2020 inductee to the Arizona Women's Hall of Fame for her work "advocating for a dynamic and diverse economy, a world class education system, and for a robust military in Arizona."[4] She is a candidate for the Republican nomination for governor in the 2022 Arizona gubernatorial election.
Early life
Robson was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona.[5] Her parents are former Arizona State Senate president Carl, a pharmacist, and Katherine Kunasek. Her brother, Andy, served as a Maricopa County supervisor from 1997 to 2017.[6] After graduating college, Robson was a staff assistant for President Ronald Reagan's economic policy council, and a staff assistant for the Office of Cabinet Affairs in the administration of George H. W. Bush. Robson would leave the White House in order to pursue her studies in law.[7]
Professional career
Robson was executive Vice President of Scottsdale-based DMB Associates, a real estate developer. Robson then served as a principal with the law firm of Biskind, Hunt & Taylor, P.L.C. Robson founded Arizona Strategies, a land-use consulting company.[3] In 2005, Robson was appointed to the Air Force’s Chief of Staff’s Civic Leader program, where she served as an unpaid advisor and liaison between Air Force leadership and the community at-large surrounding Luke Air Force Base. Due to her work as part of the Civic Leader program, Robson was awarded the position of Honorary Commander of Luke Air Force Base, from 2005 to 2007."[8] Upon the death of longtime Arizona United States Senator John McCain in 2018, Robson was mentioned as a possible appointee to serve the remainder McCain's term, which was ultimately filled by Martha McSally.[9]
2022 run for Arizona governor
On May 17, 2021, Robson announced her candidacy for governor of Arizona in the 2022 election. Robson describes herself as a "lifelong conservative Republican" and stated her opposition to the policies of the Biden administration, remarking "In just a few months, we've seen the direction Joe Biden and Kamala Harris want to take this country, and as Arizonans we need to fight back"[10] Robson's candidacy was endorsed by former Arizona governors Fife Symington and Jan Brewer[11] along with former United States Secretary of Education William Bennett.[12].
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References
- ^ Oxford, Matt. "ASU alumna lets people be a part of the solution". Arizona State University. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ "DFA Welcomes Desert Debutantes". Front Doors Media. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Governor Ducey Selects New Regent". Office of Arizona Governor Doug Ducey. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ "Karrin Taylor Robson". Arizona Women's Hall of Fame. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ Burks, Steve. "Technology, transit and a solid vision brings Mesa's rebirth". AZ Big Media. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ Duda, Jeremy. "Former developer Karrin Taylor Robson mulling bid for 2022 guv's race". Arizona Mirror. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ "'I enjoy the opportunity to actually have an impact'". Phoenix Business Journal. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ "HONORARY COMMANDER FEATURE: KARRIN KUNASEK TAYLOR". Fighter Country Foundation. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ Martin, Jonathan. "Arizona Governor Faces a Tough Choice: A Senator Made From McCain's Mold or Trump's". New York Times. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ Oxford, Andrew. "Another Republican jumps in: Karrin Taylor Robson announces bid for Arizona governor". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ "Brewer, Symington join Taylor Robson campaign for Arizona governor". KTAR-FM. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ "CONSERVATIVE AUTHOR, FORMER U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION WILLIAM J. BENNETT ENDORSES KARRIN TAYLOR ROBSON". Karrin Taylor Robson for Governor. Retrieved 15 June 2022.