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 | |
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 Teller in October 2020 | |
| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
| In office January 14, 2019 – February 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Wenona Benally |
| Succeeded by | Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Chinle, 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
- Dungan, Ron (June 29, 2018). "Tsosie, Teller, seek District 7 House seat". White Mountain Independent. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- Yurth, Cindy (August 5, 2020). "Diné candidates fare well in Arizona primaries". Navajo Times. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- "Teller leaves Legislature to join Biden administration | Arizona Capitol Times". February 2021.
- "Arizona Democratic lawmaker Arlando Teller resigns to take position with Biden administration".
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