Governor Jan Brewer

Governor Jan Brewer, Arizona

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Janice K. Brewer became the 22nd person to take the oath of office as Governor of Arizona on January 21, 2009. She is Arizona’s fifth Secretary of State to succeed to Governor in mid-term. Prior to her succession to Governor, she served as Arizona Secretary of State, as Maricopa County Supervisor, and as a highly respected member of both houses of the Arizona Legislature, where she rose to leadership of the State Senate.

As Governor, Brewer is getting the job done for Arizona – reducing spending, balancing the budget, fighting Obamacare and illegal immigration, demanding border security, protecting education, attracting jobs, and leading Arizona’s comeback. Governor Brewer has reduced state spending by more than $2 billion – the most in state history. Brewer also fought to maintain education and public safety spending at critical levels, recognizing them as key components to job creation. Brewer’s leadership in creating a stable financial environment in Arizona has also attracted over $1 billion in new private investment, creating thousands of new jobs.

Governor Brewer is married to Dr. John Brewer and is mother of three sons, one of whom passed away in 2007. She is an active member of Life in Christ Lutheran Church in Peoria. She has lived in Arizona since 1970.