Biography

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH:
Los Angeles, CA – October 26, 1953

EDUCATION:
B.A. – University of Washington
M.A. – Western Washington University

EMPLOYMENT:
Former small business owner

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
Capital Budget (Chair)
Agriculture and Natural Resources
State Government and Tribal Affairs

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Former Volunteer Firefighter
School District Levy Committee member

YEARS IN HOUSE:
1992-94; 1996-present.

OTHER ELECTIVE OFFICES:
Snohomish County Charter Review Commission

LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES:
Energy – Breaking our state’s addiction to foreign oil

Education – Bringing a university to Snohomish County

Environment – Sustainability and protecting our clean air and water.