State Treasurer
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Name: Lucy DeYoung
Party: Republican
Campaign phone: 206-481-8985
E-mail: deyoung@aa.net
Birthdate: 11-4-49
Occupation: president, Evergreen Public Finance, Inc.
Education: B.A., University of Puget Sound; M.B.A., Northwestern University.
Political history: Woodinville Interim City Council 1992-93; Woodinville City Council 1993-present
Family: spouse: Timothy
Endorsements:
U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton; state Sen. Dan MacDonald; Women's Political Caucus; Boise Cascade Corp.
Why are you running for this office?
I want to combine my 25-year financial career with my dedication to public service.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. make sure our tax dollars are well invested and protected
2. finance economic development, job creation and a strong, stable economy
3. be proactive, improve the quality of services provided by the office
Name: Mike Murphy
Party: Democrat
Campaign phone: 360-786-0335
Birthdate: 5-24-47
Occupation: Thurston County treasurer
Education: A.A., Sulpician Seminary of the Northwest, Kenmore; B.A., Seattle University; M.B.A., Pacific Lutheran University
Military service: U.S. Army, 1970-71
Political history: Thurston County treasurer, 1987-present
Family: spouse: Teri
Endorsements:
Former state treasurers Robert S. O'Brien and Robert V. Graham; Washington Education Association; Washington State Patrol Troopers Association; King County Democratic Central Committee
Why are you running for this office?
After nine years in public service as Thurston County Treasurer and 15 years working in state treasury, I have the knowledge and experience to run the state office. I am the immediate past president of the Washington Municipal Treasurers' Association and president-elect of the state Association of County treasurers. My peers know and respect my abilities.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. integrity: we can't afford even a hint of conflict of interest
2. customer service: longer office hours and the friendliest staff
3. work smarter: modernize, increase productivity, save the taxpayers' money
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