Elected Experience: 11th LD Senator - 4 years; Representative - 8 years
Other Professional Experience: Washington State Labor Council, VP; Teamsters Local 174, Secretary-Treasurer and member; ATU member (Metro Route 111 Operator); King County Labor Council Board; Construction Operating Engineer; Healthcare Trustee
Education: UofW Evans School: Master of Public Administration; Antioch University Seattle: B.A. - Labor Studies, and Organizational & Social Change; Operating Engineers, Journey - level; Seattle Central Community College, Information Technology; Shoreline Community College: AA - Labor Studies; UofW, Physics major; Cleveland High School Seattle
Community Service: Boardmember: UofW Evans School Advisory Bd., UofW Bridges Center for Labor Studies, Japanese American Citizens League; Tikkun Olam Award for Public Service
Statement: Bob Hasegawa is a longtime labor, civil
rights, racial, environmental, economic and social justice activist. He's a
proven effective advocate in the Senate having passed many significant pieces
of legislation, even with a divided legislature. Bob Hasegawa stands on his principles
without being divisive.
Bob fights for family wage jobs and equity of
opportunity for all of us. He leads with his vision of social and economic
justice, and works hard every day to protect our interests.
Bob is about fiscal prudence. That's why one of his legislative priorities is
to create a publicly owned state bank that keeps our tax dollars in our state
working for us, rather than creating profits for Wall Street. It would generate
revenue, increase our capacity to finance infrastructure, and save
money.
A lifelong 11th District resident having lived in Seattle, Tukwila, and Renton,
Bob understands what's important to us. He reflects our community's strong work
ethic, integrity, and principles. "With
your support, I will continue to build on my legislative work and fight for our
vision that creates hope for generations into the future. Thank you for your
confidence in me to represent you in Olympia." - Bob Hasegawa