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Rep. Dave Upthegrove, serving the 33rd District Serving Sea-Tac, Des Moines, Normandy Park and large parts of Kent and Burien. |
About Dave
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DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH:
May 3, 1971 - Burien, Washington
EDUCATION:
University of Colorado
B.A. in
Environmental Conservation;
B.A. in
Biology (minor)
EMPLOYMENT:
Prior to serving in the Legislature, Dave worked for seven years on the
staff of the Washington State Senate. He currently works intermittently on
the staff of King County Councilwoman Julia Patterson.
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
Ecology and Parks - Chairman
Local Government and Housing
Transportation
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Governor's Climate Action Team
NCSL Agriculture, Environment & Energy Committee
Highline
YMCA, Board of Directors
Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce
Highline Citizens for Schools
Highline Historical Society
Council of State Governments Environmental Task Force
Wash. Council on Public Legal Education
Volunteer, We the People and Project Citizen civic education programs
Middle Green River Coalition National Park Service Grant Executive
Committee
Kent Chamber of Commerce
YEARS IN HOUSE:
4th Term
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES:
Strengthening our economy and creating jobs
Protecting our environment
Improving education for all
Investing in our transportation needs for today and the future