David Bentz's Biography
Contact Information
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Full Name:
David 'Dave' S. Bentz
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Sara; 2 Children: Katherine, Henry
Home City:
Bear, DE
MPA, University of Delaware, 2009-2011
Bachelors's, Political Science, Pennsylvania State University, 2005-2009
Representative, Delaware State House of Representatives, District 18, 2015-2022
Candidate, Delaware State House of Representatives, District 18, 2020
Former Member, Agriculture Committee, Delaware State House of Representatives
Former Member, Education Committee, Delaware State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair, Legislative Oversight and Sunset Joint Committee, Delaware State House of Representatives
Former Chair, Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis and Government Accountability), Delaware State House of Representatives
Adjunct Faculty, University of Delaware, 2018-2020
Legislative Aide, Delaware House Democratic Caucus, 2011-2015
Legislative Fellow, Delaware General Assembly, 2010-2011
Research Assistant, The Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware, 2010
Intern, The Winter Group, Limited Liability Company, 2009
Legislative Intern, Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus, 2008
No organizational membership information on file.
Pets (include names):
Two dogs
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
David's motivation for running is to make government work for all citizens, not just the wealthy and connected, but also for working families and their children.
We need to ensure that all kids have access to high quality education in Delaware's public schools, all hard working citizens have access to well paying jobs if they are committed to finding work, and that our economic policies support the middle class.
Spouse's Occupation:
Public school teacher