Wayne Ford (politician)
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Early life and education
Ford was born in Washington, D.C. in 1951[1] and grew up living in Washington's inner city. He graduated from Ballou High School. After high school, he received a football scholarship to play at Rochester Junior College in Minnesota. In 1974, he obtained his bachelor's degree in Education from Drake University where he played on a football scholarship.[2]
Career
Ford currently serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Appropriations committee; the Economic Growth committee; the Human Resources committee; and the Government Oversight committee, where he is vice chair.
Ford was re-elected in 2006 with 5,405 votes, running unopposed. [1] Ford also owns and operates his own consulting firm, Wayne Ford & Associates.[2]
Organizations
- Founder of Brown & Black Presidential Forum- 1984
- Founder of Urban Dreams- 1985[2]
References
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External links
- Representative Wayne Ford official Iowa General Assembly site
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