Arlando Teller

Arlando Teller is an American politician and a former Democratic member of the Arizona House of Representatives representing District 7 from January 14, 2019 until his resignation on February 1, 2021. Teller was elected in 2018 to succeed retiring State Representative Wenona Benally.[1] Teller is a member of the Navajo Nation.[2]

Arlando Teller
Teller in October 2020
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 7th district
In office
January 14, 2019 – February 1, 2021
Serving with Myron Tsosie
Preceded byWenona Benally
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceChinle, Arizona

Teller resigned from the legislature after accepting a position with the United States Department of Transportation as deputy assistant secretary for tribal affairs.[3][4]

Teller graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1995, and eventually became deputy director of the Navajo Department of Transportation, prior to running for public office.[1]

References
  1. Dungan, Ron (June 29, 2018). "Tsosie, Teller, seek District 7 House seat". White Mountain Independent. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  2. Yurth, Cindy (August 5, 2020). "Diné candidates fare well in Arizona primaries". Navajo Times. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  3. https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2021/02/01/teller-leaves-legislature-to-join-biden-administration/
  4. https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2021/02/01/arlando-teller-resigns-arizona-legislature-job-biden-administraion/4346995001/
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