10th Legislative District
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Name: Mary Margaret Haugen *
Office sought: state Senate
Party: Democrat
Campaign address:
1268 N. Olsen Road
Camano Island, WA 98292
Campaign phone: 360-387-8093
Fax number: 360-387-0181
World Wide Web URL: http://www.whidbey.net/~mmhaugen/
Birthdate: 1-14-41
Occupation: retired small business owner
Education: high school, vocational ed
Family: spouse: Basil Badley
Endorsements:
Washington State Patrol Troopers Association, Washington Restaurant Association, Washington Conservation Voters, National Abortion/Reproductive Rights Action League
Why are you running for this office?
I am the only candidate with a proven record for getting the job done. I have worked hard for the people of the 10th District and want to continue working on the issues affecting us and make government more accountable and efficient.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. public education
2. growth management
3. criminal justice
Name: Jim Youngsman
Office sought: state Senate
Party: Republican
Campaign address:
P.O. Box 2071
Mt. Vernon, WA 98273
Campaign phone: 360-416-6782
Fax number: 360-424-8644
Birthdate: 4-13-38
Occupation: greenhouse owner
Education: A.A., Skagit Valley College; B.S., Washington State University; M.S., Penn State University.
Political history: state Representative, 1989-90
Family: spouse: Ruth; children: Bill, Susan, Pamela, Matthew
Endorsements:
Washington State Association of Realtors, Human Life PAC
Why are you running for this office?
Government should be our ally - not an adversary. I want to put my experience as a small business owner, former college teacher and legislator to work to make government more accountable to the people it represents.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. reduce excessive taxes, regulations and government spending
2. welfare reform: work requirements, no incentives to have more children
3. justice reform: tough sentencing, inmates pay for incarceration
State House Position 1
Name: David H. Anderson
Office sought: state House, position 1
Party: Democrat
Campaign address:
P.O. Box 46
Clinton, WA 98236
Campaign phone: 360-579-2248
Fax number: 360-579-2248
Birthdate: 2-16-43
Occupation: Retired veterinarian, operator of par-3 golf course
Education: DVM, Washington State University, 1969
Political history: founding director, South Whidbey Parks and Recreation
Family: spouse: Karen; children: Daren, 28; Zach, 26
Endorsements:
Washington Conservation Voters, Children's Campaign Fund, Washington State Patrol Troopers
Why are you running for this office?
People want a representative who will plan for inevitable growth and promote sustainable reasonable use of natural resources. I better represent the diverse values and viewpoints of the 10th District than the incumbent.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. plan for growth and promote sustainable use of resources
2. prevent forced sale of homes due to rising property taxes
3. education - dependable funding and flexibility to meet diverse needs
Name: Barney Beeksma *
Office sought: state House, position 1
Party: Republican
Campaign address:
930 W. Waterloo Rd.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Campaign phone: 360-240-9072
Fax number: 360-675-8860
Birthdate: 11-5-32
Occupation: banker
Education: B.A. degree
Military service: U.S. Army, Korea
Political history: state Representative, 1995-present
Family: spouse: Joyce Elaine; children: Joan Donnell, Mark Beeksma, Julie Dale
Endorsements:
Washington State Farm Bureau, Washington State Veterinarians Association, Washington State Savings League, Washington State Affordable Housing Council
Why are you running for this office?
Because I have served one term and want to continue the effort to cut taxes and spending and downsize government.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. cut taxes on property and citizens
2. reform welfare
3. improve the quality of education.
State House Position 2
Name: Glen Johnson
Office sought: state House, position 2
Party: Democrat
Campaign address:
2052 Skagit City Rd.
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Campaign phone: 360-445-5006
Birthdate: 4-24-55
Occupation: Food producer, packer, shipper, marketer, harvester and retailer
Education: A.A., Skagit Valley Community College, 1980
Military service: U.S. Army, 1973-76
Family: spouse: Charlotte
Why are you running for this office?
I believe I have enough background as both an employee and an employer to allow me to speak to both sides of the aisle and create agreement on visionary ideas that deal with issues from both sides of the aisle.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. break gridlock and animosity between the Democrats and Republicans
2. create possibilities in education that are now lacking or nonexistent
3. involve voters more in the political process.
Name: Barry Sehlin *
Office sought: state House, position 2
Party: Republican
Campaign address:
P.O. Box 762
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Campaign phone: 360-675-8430
Fax number: 360-675-5748
Birthdate: 12-27-42
Occupation: U.S. Navy, retired.
Education: M.A., Western Washington University, 1992
Military service: 26 years, U.S. Navy; retired in 1990 as commanding officer of NAS Whidbey Island
Political history: state Representative, 1993-present
Family: spouse: Susan; children: Jennifer, Martin
Endorsements:
Washington State Council of Police Officers, Affordable Housing Council, Washington State Veterinary Medicine Association
Why are you running for this office?
Having gained four years experience in the Legislature, I'm ready to put my experience to use, continuing my work on the capital budget process. It receives little public attention but involves billions of dollars.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. establish priorities of education, corrections needs in capital budget
2. welfare reform
3. responsible improvements in K-12 education.
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