John Green (Idaho politician)


John Green is an American politician, attorney, and former peace officer. Originally from Texas, Green was elected as a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 2, but was never seated because he had just been found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the United States government in an old case in Texas. Since a convicted felon cannot serve in the Idaho Legislature, he was immediately expelled.

Early life and education

On February 23, 1959, Green was born in Brooklyn, New York.
In 1977, Green graduated from Texas A&M University's Police Academy. In 1982, Green earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Houston. In 1986, Green earned a JD degree from South Texas College of Law.

Career

Texas

In 1978, Green started his career as a peace officer and a deputy sheriff with Harris County Sheriff's Office in Texas, until 1986.
Green was a criminal justice instructor at the University of Houston and San Jacinto College.
In 1993, Green became an attorney and was made General Counsel and Chief Law Enforcement Advisor for the Bill of Rights Institute.

Idaho

By 2012, Green had moved to Idaho and sought a position as Sheriff of Kootenai County, Idaho unsuccessfully. He was defeated by Ben Wolfinger.
Green then sought a seat as a state representative in Idaho, even though he was being tried in Texas on felony charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States government by hiding tax funds for others. On November 6, 2018, Green won the election and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 2, seat B, defeating Alanna Brooks with 75.1% of the votes. A temporary legislator, Tim Kastning, was then placed in his position until the trial in Texas was completed. Green was found guilty. Since a convicted felon cannot be seated in the Idaho legislature, Green was immediately and unanimously expelled from his seat, though he vowed to appeal and return.

Personal life

Green's wife is Elizabeth Green. They have four children. Green and his family live in Rathdrum, Idaho.