Governor
Name: Gary Locke
Party: Democrat
Campaign phone: 624-1996
E-mail: elect@locke96.com
World Wide Web URL: http://www.locke96.com
Birthdate: 1-26-50
Occupation: King County executive
Education: B.A., Yale University; J.D., Boston University
Political history: King County executive, 1994-present; state House, 1982-1993
Family: spouse: Mona
Endorsements:
Washington Education Association; Washington State Patrol Troopers Association; Privacy Fund/Hands Off Washington; Washington State Building and Construction Trades Council
Why are you running for this office?
To provide leadership to realize the goals of education and economic opportunity for all. My background growing up in Yesler Terrace Housing Project, my education, my personal values and my experience as a state legislator and King County executive uniquely equip me to lead our state.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. education: improve academic achievement, safe schools, access to college
2. economy: job retraining, targeted tax rollbacks to encourage new jobs
3. public safety: deal with criminals severely, step up crime prevention
Gary Locke's views on taxes, the poor and homeless
Find out what Gary Locke said concerning abortion, crime, and budget priorities.
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