47th Legislative District
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State House Position 1 | State House Position 2 |
State House Position 1
Name: Suzette Cooke *
Office sought: state House, position 1
Party: Republican
Campaign address:
25307 144th Ave. S.E.
Kent, WA 98042
Campaign phone: 206-631-5021
Fax number: 206-631-7698
Birthdate: 8-27-49
Occupation: legislator
Education: BA, Western Washington University
Political history: State Representative, 1993-present
Family: spouse: David
Endorsements:
Washington Taxpayers Association, Washington State Council of Police Officers, Affordable Housing Council, Republican Mainstream Committee
Why are you running for this office?
Prior to my years in the Legislature, I worked with businesses, senior citizens, youth, the developmentally disabled and education and labor. I wish to apply my knowledge and listening skills by representing our citizens.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. enact realistic welfare reform
2. establish clear budget priorities for education, health, public safety
3. improve foster care, adoption, Child Protective Services, family supports
Name: Carolyn Shelton
Office sought: state House, position 1
Party: Democrat
Campaign address:
11824 S.E. 236th St.
Kent, WA 98031
Campaign phone: 206-630-3883
Fax number:
Birthdate: 3-10-47
Occupation: accountant
Education: BA, history, California State University
Political history:
Family: adult daughters: Sandy and Leigh
Endorsements:
47th District Democrats
Why are you running for this office?
I feel that there needs to be a stronger voice in the Legislature for the issues which vitally concern children and families.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. adequate education funding, affordable college education
2. job security, living wages, safety in the workplace.
3. affordable health care
State House Position 2
Name: Jack Cairnes *
Office sought: state House, position 2
Party: Republican
Campaign address:
PO Box 59505
Renton, WA 98058
Campaign phone: 206-630-2768
Fax number: 206-432-4035
Birthdate: 4-2-43
Occupation: general contractor
Education: business administration degree, Cameron University; masters degree, counseling, Ball State University
Military service: U.S. Army, 20 years
Political history: State Representative 1995-present
Greater Maple Valley Area Council
Family: spouse: Andrea; four grown children
Endorsements:
Council of Washington State Police Officers; National Federation of Independent Businesses; Building Industry Association of Washington
Why are you running for this office?
Economic vitality - in a word, jobs. Over-regulation and taxation are reducing opportunities and jobs for our citizens
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. reducing the size, scope and reach of government
2. economic stability
3. hold the line on government spending
Name: Tim Clark
Office sought: state House, position 2
Party: Democrat
Campaign address:
PO Box 5023
Kent, WA 98064
Campaign phone: 206-630-3828
Fax number: 206-850-1131
Birthdate: 1-2-46
Occupation: Social studies teacher, Kentridge High School
Education: BA, MA, American studies; Fulbright Scholar
Political history: Kent City Councilman
Family: single
Endorsements:
King County Democrats, King County Labor Council, Washington State Labor Council, Washington Conservation Voters
Why are you running for this office?
A strong public school system is the state's economic engine. I support expanding access to state universities, community colleges and voch/tech institutes. We must manage growth, create alternative transportation systems.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. fully fund the dynamic education reform movement currently underway
2. alternative transportation system in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties
3. increase access to higher education and vocational/technical institutes
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