Pat Sullivan was elected to represent the 47^th Legislative District in the Washington State House of Representatives in November of 2004.  He currently serves as Vice Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Education and as a member of the House Education and Appropriations committees.  Pat also serves on the Community and Economic Development and Trade committee. 

Pat’s legislative priorities include building a strong economy by investing in education, creating good paying jobs with benefits and affordable health care.

A graduate of the University of Washington, Pat has a long history of being involved in his community. He was the first mayor of Covington and currently serves on the Economic Development Council.  Prior to being elected to the House of Representatives, Pat worked for the Legislature and King County. He also has served as co-president of the Covington Elementary PTA, as a member of the Learning Improvement Team and the Kent Communities in Schools board.

Pat has lived in Covington for 18 years.  He and his wife Amy have three daughters, Katie, Maddie and Molly, who attend Kent schools.