New lawmaker Q&A: Republican Rep. Chris Lopez

New lawmaker Q&A: Republican Rep. Chris Lopez

Republican Rep. Chris Lopez has had a crazy life trajectory.He grew up with prospects to work on his family’s cotton farm, ended up running an amusement park business, and is now an elected state representative.Lopez is the vice president of Ray Cammack Shows, the company that sets up rides, game booths and food stands at the Arizona State Fair. It also runs carnivals in California and Texas.His ride to the state Capitol, however, wasn’t all fun…