Elected Experience: Appointed in November 2007. Have been elected since that time.
Other Professional Experience: No information submitted
Education: BA degree from Eastern Washington University in Accounting with a minor in economics. Graduate of Washington Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation Class 14. Graduate of Colfax High School and Jennings Elementarty School.
Community Service: Have served on Whitman County Natural Resources Advisory Committee. Whitman County Extension advisory board. Former Little League coach.
Statement: Joe Schmick is no stranger to hard work, growing up on a farm in Colfax. Having been a second generation farmer and small business owner, he understands how important it is to have a staunch advocate in Olympia representing the needs and values of the 9th District. First elected in 2007, Joe continues to work on four key areas: Growing a strong economy, creating a patient centered and affordable healthcare system, returning education to the local level and providing a system where students thrive. Joe believes protecting individual rights should be upheld without interference of government.