Biography

PERSONAL:
A lifelong resident of the 29th Legislative District, Steve lives with his family in Tacoma.

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
Business & Financial Services (Chair)
Judiciary
Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness

Organized Crime Advisory Board – Former Member
Joint Executive Legislative Group on Water Issues – Former Member

PAST PUBLIC POLICY EXPERIENCE:
Tacoma City Councilman, 1978-86, 1994-2001
Tacoma City Council Public Safety Committee – Former Chair
Workforce Development Council Executive Board
Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health
Tacoma Joint Municipal Action Committee
Pierce Transit Board of Directors

PAST COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Tacoma Athletic Commission
Tacoma Executives Association
Pierce County Democratic Central Committee Executive Board
Pierce County Young Democrats – Former President
Southeast Lions Club
Southeast Tacoma Optimist Club – Former President
South End Neighborhood Center Advisory Board
City of Tacoma Community Development Advisory Committee – Former Chair
Tacoma Fire-Fighters Local 31 – Honorary Member
Tacoma Police Local 6 – First Honorary Member
Library Employees Local 120 – Honorary Member

YEARS IN HOUSE:
Serving fifth term