Alexander Assefa
Alexander Assefa (born 1983) is an American politician and former member of the Nevada Assembly from the 42nd district.
Alexander Assefa | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 42nd district | |
| In office November 7, 2018 – January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Irene Bustamante Adams |
| Succeeded by | Tracy Brown-May |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1983 Dodola, Ethiopia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Averett University (BA) |
Early life
Assefa was born in Dodola, Ethiopia in 1983. He earned a B.A. in political science from Averett University in Danville, Virginia.[1]
Career
Assefa is a licensed pilot. Assefa also worked as a political advisor for the Ethiopian Community Center of Las Vegas. In 2018, Assefa was elected to the Nevada Assembly, where he has been representing the 42nd district since November 7, 2018.[2] Assefa is a Democrat. Assefa resigned from the legislature on January 11, 2021.[3]
The Clark County Commission appointed Tracy Brown-May to serve the remainder of the term.[4]
Personal life
Assefa is married to Zenash Mebratu.
References
- "Assemblyman Alexander Assefa". Nevada Legislature. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- "Alexander Assefa". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- Snyder, Riley (January 12, 2021). "Democratic Assemblyman Assefa resigns, citing residency issue that is subject of criminal probe". The Nevada Independent. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
- Beaudoin, David, ed. (February 2, 2021). "Fabian Doñate, Tracy Brown-May appointed to Nevada Legislature". State and Local Tap. Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
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