Quick facts about state Rep. Steve Farley, D-Tucson

by Adnan Alam

By Cronkite News Service

Here are quick facts about state Rep. Steve Farley, D-Tucson:

_ Hometown: Tucson

_ Education: B.A. in political science from Williams College (Mass.) in 1985.

_ Elected to Legislature: 2006

_ District: No. 28

_ Committees: Ranking Democrat on the Government and Ways & Means Committees, as well as Member of the Transportation Committee.

_ Family: Wife Kelly Paisley and daughters Amelia and Genevieve.

_ Political Activities: Participates in local and regional groups dedicated to public transit and transportation.