Former Arizona Senator David Bradley dies at 69
Former Arizona Senator David Bradley, a longtime Democrat, died Saturday.
In this May 27, 2019, file photo, Democratic Leader David Bradley, right , talks with Senate Majority Leader Rick Gray, left, a Republican at the Arizona state Capitol in Phoenix. The Republican and Democratic leaders of the Arizona Senate expect a short but ugly yearly session when lawmakers return to the Capitol on Jan. 13, 2020. Republican Senate President Karen Fann and Bradley both used the short but ugly description when asked what they expect for the coming session during recent interviews.(AP Photo/Jonathan J. Cooper)
(AP Photo/Jonathan J. Cooper)
PHOENIX — Former Arizona Senator David Bradley, a longtime Democrat, died Saturday.
His death was announced by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s office. A cause was not mentioned.
Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff on Sunday from sunrise to sunset in his honor.
“David worked tirelessly to make Arizona a better place, whether through elected office, as a counselor for youth or his work for nonprofits,” Ducey said in a statement. “He cared deeply about doing what is best for Arizonans, and I have the utmost respect for him.”
The Arizona Senator added that during Bradley’s time in the Senate, he made a lasting impact on the state and “lived as an example that working across the aisle, for a common good, benefits all Arizonans.”
He died in California surrounded by his family and leaves behind his wife, four children and six grandchildren, the Arizona House Democrats said in a press release.
Bradley served 16 years in the Arizona Legislature after completing his time in the Navy and working as a social worker for the state. He served as the Arizona State Representative for District 28 from 2003 to 2011 and later went on to become a member of the Arizona State Senate representing District 10.
“It goes without saying that he was a skilled lawmaker, but he will also be remembered for the kindness and dignity he showed to others,” Democratic Whip Domingo DeGrazia, said in the release.
“He worked tirelessly to find help for kids and families through years of tough budget decisions. We will miss him most in difficult political times, because in tough situations he always had a joke and a kind smile that put people at ease and helped discussions move forward.”
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