41st Legislative District
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State Senate
Name: Jim Horn
Office sought: state Senate
Party: Republican
Campaign address:
9501 S.E. 61st Pl.
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Campaign phone: 206-232-2347
Fax number: 206-232-4676
E-mail: jimhorn@win.com
World Wide Web URL:
http://www.halcyon.com/jimhorn/
Birthdate: 8-31-30
Occupation: aerospace management, Boeing, retired
Education: B.S.M.E., University of Illinois, 1952
Military service: Second lieutenant, U.S. Army Ordnance, 1952-55 (Korean War)
Political history: State Representative, 1988-present; speaker pro tem, 1995-96; Mayor of Mercer Island, 1988-89; Mercer Island City Council, 1976-1991
Family: spouse: Joyce; children: Brad, Lisa Kempe; grandchildren: Nicole Horn, Brittney and Lindsey Kempe
Endorsements:
Washington State Law Enforcement Association, Washington Restaurant Association, Washington State Council of Police Officers, Independent Business Association
Why are you running for this office?
To continue the change in our state government started this biennium and to restore confidence of the people in government and elected officials. I want government to be more responsive, to move more decisions to the local level. What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. jobs - a better climate for business to expand family wage jobs
2. education - K-12 and higher ed - focus on the classroom, accountability.
3. fiscal responsibility.
Name: Frank Vulliet
Office sought: state Senate
Party: Democrat
Campaign address:
Vulliet for Senate Committee
8441 S.E. 68th St., Box 186
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Campaign phone: 206-232-7847
Fax number: 206-232-7847
World Wide Web URL: http://www.olywa.net/chinook/vulliet.html
Birthdate: 10-29-41
Occupation: attorney
Education: B.A., modern European history, University of Washington, 1964; J.D., Hastings College of the Law, University of California, 1971
Military service: commissioned in Naval Reserve, 1965, served four Vietnam campaigns, retired as commander, USNR, 1989
Family: spouse: Jane White Vulliet; children: Charlie, Robert, John Knox White, Anne White, Nancy White
Endorsements:
Washington State Labor Council, Aerospace Machinists, United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Service Employees Council
Why are you running for this office?
I tired of the partisan posturing in the Legislature that has impeded progress on issues where both sides ostensibly agree. I have the perspective and experience to move us forward, together, toward long-term solutions.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. education: Increase graduation requirements, require subject mastery
2. employment: Worker retraining, protect workers' rights
3. environment: Hold the line to prevent further environmental damage.
State House Position 1
Name: Denine Brewer
Office sought: state House, position 1
Party: Democrat
Campaign address:
7811 S.E. 27th Ave., No. 206
Mercer Island, WA. 98040
Campaign phone: 206-516-3900
Fax number: 206-236-0092
Birthdate: 8-28-60
Occupation: construction
Education: attended community college
Political history: precinct committee officer, 1996
Family: spouse: Jeffrey; children: Zion, 17; Bryce, 14; Tachevah, 11.
Endorsements:
Lathing Acoustical & Drywall Local 1144, Carpenters Renton Local 1797, Carpenters Seattle Local 131, Washington State Labor Council
Why are you running for this office?
Our threatened environment, jobs, health care and education system have prompted me to run. I will work hard to protect the environment and ensure we have clean, safe air, food and water and a strengthened economy and schools.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. environment
2. health care
3. jobs/business
Name: Mike Wensman
Office sought: state House, position 1
Party: Republican
Campaign address:
PO Box 1379
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Campaign phone: 206-232-6210
Fax number: 206-232-9621
Birthdate: 11-8-50
Occupation: business executive
Education: BS, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; JD, George Washington University
Military service: U.S. Coast Guard
Political history: Mercer Island City Council member
Family: spouse: Patricia; children: Michael, 13; Christina, 11; Johnathan, 9
Why are you running for this office?
I am running because I want to apply my experience in problem solving and international trade to help craft solutions to the problems Washington faces in maintaining our quality of life in the face of growth and global competition. What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. education
2. transportation
3. public safety, all in framework of efficiency and fiscal responsibility
State House Position 2
Name: Ida Ballasiotes
Office sought: state House, position 2
Party: Republican
Campaign address:
PO Box 694
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Campaign phone: 206-232-7579
Fax number: 206-236-4208
Birthdate: 5-25-36
Occupation: legislator
Education: BA, University of Puget Sound
Political history: State Representatives, 1993-present
Family: spouse: Andrew; children: Mike, Stephanie; two grandchildren
Endorsements:
Mainstream Republicans, National Abortion/Reproductive Rights Action League, Washington Association of Realtors, Washington State Veterinarians
Why are you running for this office?
To continue working on crime and business issues.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. improving criminal justice system
2. developing juvenile sentence grid
3. developing more tourism and trade for Washington
Name: David A. Silkroski
Office sought: state House, position 2
Party: Democrat
Campaign address:
6609 117th Ave. S.E.
Bellevue, WA. 98006-6443
Campaign phone: 206-255-3693
E-mail: dnsilk@wolfenet.com
World Wide Web URL: http://www.scn.org/ip/kcdems/knc-41.htm
Birthdate: 8-17-49
Occupation: engineer
Education: B.S.E.E., Cogswell College North; B.S.A.E., University of Pittsburgh
Military service: U.S. Navy, Commander, retired from Naval Reserve
Political history: precinct committee officer
Family: spouse: Nancy; children: Timothy, 12; Andrew, 10.
Endorsements:
I have not sought any endorsements.
Why are you running for this office?
There have been no opponents in the last several 41st District House elections. Without active participation by both parties, the electorate has no voice. This leads to one-sided state policies; there must be a more balanced view.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. access to education
2. high-tech business development
3. transportation improvement
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