Full Name:
Bobby 'Bob' G. Buckles, Jr.
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Isis; 3 Children: Pedro, Daniel, Gustavo
Birth Date:
08/28/1956
Birth Place:
San Bernardino, CA
Home City:
Clinton, UT
BA, Economics/Government, California State University, Sacramento, 1974-1977
Legislative Chair, Utah Davis Democrats, District 13
Vice Chair, Davis County Democrats, Utah, 2015-2016
Candidate, Utah State House of Representatives, District 13, 2014
Planning Commissioner, Clinton City Planning Commission, 2014-2016
Retired, US Department of Defense/Air Force, 2012
Logistics Manager, Department of Defense/Air Force, McClellan Air Force Base, 2006-2010
Logistics Manager, Dept of Defense, Air Force, 1977-2010
Logistics Manager/Budget Analyst, Department of Defense/Air Force, Pentagon, 1997-2005
Logistics Manager/Budget Analyst, Department of Defense/Air Force, McClellan Air Force Base, 1977-1997
Member, Clinton City Planning Commission, 2014-present
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Hiking, biking, and board games
Number of Grandchildren:
Two step-granddaughters
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
I support increasing funding for K-12 education, addressing Utah air quality, expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, and increasing the minimum wage. My Republican opponent is opposed or indifferent to these issues.
Spouse's Occupation:
Retired from Davis Country School District