11th Legislative District
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State Senate
Name: Margarita Prentice *
Office sought: state Senate
Party: Democrat
Campaign address:
6225 S. Langston Rd.
Seattle, WA 98178-3563
Campaign phone: 206-772-7456
Fax number: 206-772-7446
Birthdate: 2-22-31
Occupation: retired registered nurse
Education: Phoenix College; Youngstown University; St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing, Phoenix, Ariz.; attended University of Washington
Political history: Renton School Board, 1986-87; state Representative, 1988-92; state Senator, 1993-present
Family: spouse: William; children: Kathy Prentice, Christy Burton, William III; four grandchildren
Endorsements:
King County Women's Political Caucus, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 609, Privacy Fund, National Abortion/Reproductive Rights Action League
Why are you running for this office?
This district deserves intelligent, determined and courageous representation. I am known for my refusal to be intimidated by special interests; this will continue.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. a robust economy that will provide jobs and a safety net
2. consumer protections in housing, banking, insurance, health care
3. clean water, air and environmental practices in transportation and growth
State House Position 1
Name: Eileen Cody *
Office sought: state House, position 1
Party: Democrat
Campaign address:
5209 36th Ave. S.W.
Seattle, WA 98126
Campaign phone: 206-935-9176
Fax number: 206-937-0071
E-mail: codyin96@aol.com
Birthdate: 1-5-54
Occupation: Group Health staff nurse
Education: AD in nursing, 1976; BS in nursing, 1977
Political history: state Representative, 1994-present
Family: spouse: Tom Mitchell
Endorsements:
Washington State Labor Council, Privacy Fund/Hands Off Washington, Washington Conservation Voters, National Abortion/Reproductive Rights Action League
Why are you running for this office?
I am running for re-election because I have not accomplished the goal of universal health care coverage for all, which originally brought me into politics. I want to continue to work for access to health care.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. increased access to health care for all state citizens
2. funding for education needs
3. job market growth to assure opportunities that pay a livable wage
State House Position 2
Name: Velma Veloria *
Office sought: state House, position 2
Party: Democrat
Campaign address:
1511 S. Ferdinand St.
Seattle, WA 98108
Campaign phone: 206-762-7855
Fax number: 206-767-9803
E-mail: VelmaV@aol.com
Birthdate: 10-22-50
Occupation: Union organizer
Education: BS in medical technology, San Francisco State College, 1976
Military service: None
Political history: State Representative, 1993-present; former Democratic National Convention delegate
Family: partner: Alonzo Suson; siblings: Matthew, Jerry and Karen
Endorsements:
11th District Democratic Party, Children's Alliance, Filipino American Political Action Group of Washington, National Abortion/ Reproductive Rights Action League
Why are you running for this office?
I feel I represent an important part of society and of my district (i.e. working people, small business owners and immigrants) and have made some progress in making policy that reflects respect, dignity, and equality for all. What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. economic development and trade
2. accessible education and education reform
3. improving and protecting our environment
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