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33rd Legislative District

"*" = incumbent

State House Position 1 | State House Position 2 |

State House Position 1

Name: Charles Brezina

Office sought: state House, position 1

Party: Republican

Campaign address:
29019 40th Ave. S.
Auburn, WA 98001

Campaign phone: 206-941-1146

Fax number: 206-941-1146

Birthdate: 7-13-48

Occupation: cabinet manufacturing/commercial plumbing

Education: Federal Way High School, 1966

Military service: U.S. Marine Corps

Political history: precinct committee officer
delegate, State Republican Convention 1994, 1996

Family: spouse: Nancy; children: Christie, 21; Charles Jr., 18; Michael, 12

Endorsements:
Human Life PAC, National Rifle Association, Washington Arms Collectors, Inc., Washington State Association of Life Underwriters

Why are you running for this office?
I am a states-rights activist.


Name: Julia Patterson *

Office sought: state House, position 1

Party: Democrat

Campaign address:
4221 S. 185th St.
SeaTac, WA 98188

Campaign phone: 206-241-7077 or 244-3411

Fax number: 206-246-6680

Birthdate: 12-1-53

Occupation: legislator, homemaker

Education: BS, political science, Washington State University; BA, English, University of Washington

Political history: State Representative, 1993-present
SeaTac City Council, 1989-1993

Family: spouse: Pat; children: Alex 13; Erin 11; Caitlin, 9

Endorsements:
Children's Campaign Fund, Washington State Troopers Association, Washington State Women's Political Caucus, Washington Conservation Voters

Why are you running for this office?
As a lifelong district resident, a community and school volunteer, a founding member of the SeaTac City Council, mother, wife and past small businesswoman, my experience and values make me the best prepared candidate in this race.

What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. highest education standards for students and staff
2. legislation that rewards businesses that invest capital to create jobs
3. strong penalties for repeat violent offenders, plus early intervention


State House Position 2

Name: Karen Keiser *

Office sought: state House, position 2

Party: Democrat

Campaign address:
25657 Marine View Drive S.W.
Des Moines, WA 98032

Campaign phone: 206-878-3751

Fax number: 206-941-3658

E-mail: 71112.70@compuserve.com

Birthdate: 9-29-47

Occupation: communications director, Washington State Labor Council

Education: BA, political science; MJ, journalism, University of California, Berkeley

Political history: State Representative, appointed 1996
precinct committee officer

Family: spouse: Stevan Smith; children: Elizabeth, 13; Dave, 15; Marc, 10

Endorsements:
Washington State Council of Police Officers, Aerospace Machinists 751, King County Women's Political Caucus, Washington School Principals

Why are you running for this office?
I want to improve opportunities for all families - for family wage jobs, fair taxes, successful schools and educational opportunities. I will fight for clean air and water, to increase public safety and security for seniors and children.

What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. education and job training
2. advocate policies that will help working families
3. defend clean air and clean water standards


Name: James G. McCune

Office sought: state House, position 2

Party: Republican

Campaign address:
PO Box 98044
Des Moines, WA 98198

Campaign phone: 206-878-2911

Fax number: 206-824-1381

Birthdate: 9-17-50

Occupation: commercial fisherman, salmon broker

Education: Highline High School, 1969

Political history: precinct committee officer
candidate, state House of Representatives, 1994

Family: we have a licensed foster home, adoptive parent to Sky McCune, 9

Endorsements:
I am not seeking endorsements from special interest groups or organizations that do not represent this district.

Why are you running for this office?
Because working families, retired people, job providers and property owners cannot thrive when they are overwhelmed by overgrown bureaucracies and giveaway programs and to help stop the liberal agenda which continues to hurt families.

What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. crime: reform that keeps repeat violent offenders behind bars
2. taxes: cut government and stop the third runway boondoggle
3. education: get schools back to basics of reading, writing and math.






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