Elected Experience: Two terms, Poulsbo City Council; Washington State House of Representatives since 2004; Chair, House Local Government Committee

Other Professional Experience: Outstanding Legislator of the Year, state Department of Veterans Affairs; Washington Conservation Voters Lifetime 100 Club; Washington State Commission on Judicial Conduct; Washington State Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights; Board Member, Association of Washington Cities; Vice-chair, State Women’s Political Caucus; Member, State Council on Aging  

Education: University of Miami, Coral Gables

Community Service: WA Sentencing Guidelines Commission; Joint Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs; State Public Defense Advisory Committee; Military Compact on Children

Statement: This is a critical time. We must make the tough decisions to move our economy forward and improve what we love about our state. A strong economy is critical to Kitsap. Working families need secure jobs paying a living wage. We need access to affordable healthcare; our kids must have quality schools and transportation needs attention. It’s time to put Kitsap first in jobs, schools, healthcare and transportation. The endorsed Democrat, Sherry Appleton has the experience to get the job done. “It continues to be an honor to represent you and I will fight for Kitsap.”