31st Legislative District
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State House Position 1
Name: Darrell Carrier
Office sought: state House, position 1
Party: Democrat
Campaign phone: 360-802-0137
Birth date: December, 1951
Occupation: Social Security Administration employee
Education: graduate, Walla Walla Community College, Central Washington University
Why are you running for this office?
I want to do my part to see that this state remains a place to raise a family, a place we can all be proud of. I do not expect to change the world, but I will serve proudly, with integrity and good business judgement.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. enforce growth laws to keep large-scale urban development out of rural areas
2. help Auburn cope with traffic, impacts of the railroad expansions
3. change laws so school bonds need only a simple majority for approval
Name: Eric Robertson *
Office sought: state House, position 1
Party: Republican
Campaign address:
1402 Auburn Way N., No. 456
Auburn, WA 98002
Campaign phone: 206-891-1211
Fax number: 206-891-1211
E-mail: robertsoer@leg.wa.gov
Birthdate: 12-6-63
Occupation: Detective, Washington State Patrol
Education: attended Green River Community College; Washington State Patrol Academy graduate
Political history: State Representative, 1995-present
Family: spouse: Carolyn; children: Zachary, 12; Andrew, 10; Evan, 6; Katherine, 4
Endorsements:
Washington State Council of Police Officers, Washington State Patrol Troopers Association, Washington State Council of Firefighters, Aerospace Machinists Industrial District Lodge 751
Why are you running for this office?
I have been an attentive listener, accessible to the people I serve. As a state trooper, I have a unique perspective on crime and transportation. My bipartisan coalition-building has resulted in several important pieces of legislation.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. property tax rollback
2. K-12 education construction funding solutions
3. Juvenile justice reforms
State House Position 2
Name: Christopher Hurst
Office sought: state House, position 2
Party: Democrat
Campaign address:
PO Box 502
Black Diamond, WA 98010
Campaign phone: 206-235-4800
Fax number: 206-235-4838
Birthdate: 10-12-54
Occupation: police officer, narcotics detective
Education: aviation degree, Green River Community College; Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission; National Intelligence Academy
Family: spouse: April
Endorsements:
31st District Democrats
Why are you running for this office?
After growing up, working and raising a family in this area, I have a clear and insightful understanding of the people and issues facing these communities.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. fiscal responsibility in government
2. public safety, diversion of young people from drugs and gangs
3. proper support for public education
Name: Les Thomas *
Office sought: state House, position 2
Party: Republican
Campaign address:
PO Box 560
Kent, WA. 98035
Campaign phone: 206-854-9411
Fax number: 206-854-9411
E-mail: lthomas370@aol.com
World Wide Web URL:http://www.leg.wa.gov/www/house/members/d31_2.htm
Birthdate: 12-10-45
Occupation: gemologist, appraiser
Education: MBA, BA
Military service: U.S. Army
Political history: state Representative, 1995-present
Family: spouse: Pauline; children: Joy, 19; Lee, 17; Jon, 16, Jil 14
Endorsements:
Master Builders, Washington Bankers Association, Washington State Police Guild
Why are you running for this office?
I used to believe I could make a difference - now I know I can.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. uninsured motorists
2. welfare reform.
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