Mike Cierpiot

Mike Cierpiot
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 30th district
Assumed office
2013
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 56th district
In office
2011–2013
Personal details
Born (1953-01-14) January 14, 1953
Kansas City, Missouri
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Connie J. Cierpiot
Children Patrick and Lucas Cierpiot
Alma mater University of Missouri–Kansas City
Occupation Politician
Profession Network Engineer
Religion Nazarene

Mike Cierpiot (born January 14, 1953) is a Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives.[1] He represents the 30th District, which encompasses a part of Jackson County. Cierpiot currently serves as the Majority Floor Leader in the Missouri House.[2]

Personal life

Cierpiot was born January 14, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri.[3] He was educated at Longview Community College and the University of Missouri–Kansas City.[4] He is married to Connie J. Cierpiot, who also served in the Missouri House of Representatives,[5] and they have two sons, Patrick and Lucas, and two grandchildren, Ellie and Louis.[6]

In addition to his career as a legislator, Cierpiot was once a network engineer for AT&T.[7]

Cierpiot and his family attend First Church of the Nazarene, in Blue Springs.

Political career

Cierpiot has served in the Missouri House of Representatives since 2011.[8] From 2011 to 2013, he represented District 56. As of 2013, he represents District 30. Before becoming a representative, he was a committee member of the Jackson County Republican Party from 1993 to 2003.[9] Cierpiot currently intends to run unopposed in the 2014 election.[10] Due to Missouri's term limits, Cierpiot term as a state representative must end in 2018.[11]

In November after the 2012 election Cierpiot was selected by House Republicans as the Assistant Majority Floor Leader.[12] In August 2015 Cierpiot was selected by House Republicans as the Majority Floor Leader.

2012 election

In 2012, Cierpiot was unopposed in the Republican primary, and defeated Shere Alam (D) in the general election for Missouri's 30th district.

2012 General Election for Missouri’s 30th District House of Representatives[13]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Mike Cierpiot 11,335 60.8% Winner
Democratic Shere Alam 7,306 39.2%

Legislative assignments

In addition to his position as Assistant Majority Floor Leader, Mike Cierpiot is an ex officio member of all committees of the House, as well as a member of the following committees:[14]

Political views

Cierpiot describes himself as a conservative, and favors reducing government restrictions on business. He has expressed support for the use of tax incentives in an attempt to attract business to Missouri.[16] He has expressed concern that western cities in Missouri are losing jobs to Kansas.[17]

On September 12, 2012, Cierpiot voted to overturn Governor Jay Nixon's veto of SB749. The bill allowed health insurance providers to refuse to provide coverage for contraception based on moral convictions.[18]

In 2012, Cierpiot endorsed the Missouri Public Prayer Amendment, which was approved by Missouri voters on August 7, 2012.[19]

In 2014, Cierpiot has voted in favor of reducing income taxes on individuals in Missouri,[20] and against the use of red light cameras in the state.[21]

Cierpiot has received a 92% rating from the National Rifle Association, a 82% rating from the American Conservative Union.,[22] and a 96% rating from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, one of the highest in the Missouri House of Representatives.[23]

References

  1. ↑ "Mike Cierpiot". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  2. ↑ "Representative Mike Cierpiot". Missouri House of Reps. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  3. ↑ "Mike Cierpiot". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  4. ↑ "Rep. Mike Cierpiot (R-MO 30th District)". Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  5. ↑ Representative Mike Cierpiot
  6. ↑ "A RESOLUTION congratulating Mike Cierpiot on his election to the Missouri General Assembly". Jackson County Legislature. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  7. ↑ "Representative Mike Cierpiot Biography". Missouri House of Reps. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  8. ↑ "Representative Mike Cierpiot". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  9. ↑ "Representative Mike Cierpiot's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  10. ↑ Helling, Dave. "Schweich faces no Democratic opposition in 2014 election". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  11. ↑ "Rep. Mike Cierpiot: R-Jackson County (30)". Missouri Digital News. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  12. ↑ Pulley, Russ. "Cierpiot elected to House leadership". Lee's Summit Journal. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  13. ↑ Kander, Jason. "Nov 6, 2012 General Election". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  14. ↑ "Mike Cierpiot". Openstates.org. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  15. ↑ "Missouri House of Representatives". Description of House Committees. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
  16. ↑ Pulley, Russ. "Forum features House hopefuls". Lee's Summit Journal. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  17. ↑ Fox, Jeff. "Cierpiot elected to House leadership role". The Examiner. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  18. ↑ "Missouri Lawmaker's Decide Your Boss Can Make Your Healthcare Decisions". Pro Choice Missouri. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  19. ↑ "The Missouri Prayer Amendment". Prayeramendment.org. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  20. ↑ "HB 1295 - Reduces Income Tax Rates - Key Vote". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  21. ↑ "HB 1557 - Authorizes the Use of Red Light Cameras - Key Vote". Project Vote Smart.
  22. ↑ "Representative Mike Cierpiot; Recent Interest Group Ratings". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  23. ↑ "Rating Group: Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2013 Positions". Project Vote Smart.
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