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Richard W. WestREPRepublican State Representative, District 102
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Years of Age
10
Years of Experience
MOResidence (state)

Richard West is an American politician, businessman, and retired law enforcement officer. He is a Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 102nd district. Prior to redistricting he represented the 63rd district, which consisted of parts of western St. Charles County and parts of eastern Warren County. In addition to being a Missouri legislator West is the mayor of New Melle, Missouri, currently in his 4th term as of 2021.When West was in law enforcement he served as a criminal investigator of 21 years, and served 28 months overseas working as an international police advisor in Iraq.

Education4 - 4 of 2
Bishop Du Bourg
Graduated
1985
Wetern International University
Attended Business Administration and Management
Past Positions1 - 9 of 9
Representative
Missouri State House of Representatives
2023 - Current
Mayor
New Melle
2014 - 2023
Representative
Missouri State House of Representatives
2021 - 2023
Special Investigations Unit Analyst
Centene Corporation
2012 - 2014
International Police Advisor
DynCorp International
2009 - 2011
Communications Specialist
Metropolitan Police Department
Firearms instructor
St. Louis Metropolitan Major Case Squad
Patrolman
Berkeley Police Department
Trainer
Baghdad Police College
Other Experience1 - 1 of 1
Member
Wentzville Rotary Club