State Representative, District 9, Position 1 1-year unexpired term Mary Dye

State Representative, District 9, Position 1
1-year unexpired term

Mary Dye

(Prefers Republican Party)

Elected Experience: Appointed to the House of Representatives, 9th Legislative District. Serving on the House Environment Committee and Business and Financial Services Committee.

Other Professional Experience: Partner and business manager on Dye family’s 3rd generation wheat farm since 1987. Employed as a Community Encourager for Garfield County Hospital. Served in the Peace Corp as an Agricultural Educator in Ubon, Thailand.

Education: B.S. Plant Science, Crop Management, University of Idaho, 1983

Community Service: Mary has championed causes important to Eastern Washington including “Save Our Dams”.  Volunteered as Poultry Superintendant for Garfield County Fair, former 4-H leader, Pony Club officer, Garfiled County Wheat Growers Board.

Statement: In Olympia, I passionately and effectively advocate for our productive rural communities. As your newly appointed State Representative, I’m bringing our common sense values to solve our state’s biggest challenges. With principle driven leadership, and talent for seeking creative solutions, I’ll find ways to expand and promote economic opportunities for families and farms.

I respect the hard work and disciplined budgets of people in Eastern Washington. In Olympia, I’m working hard to control government spending, build world class schools, and protect our rural economy and way of life. I ask for your vote and continued support.

Contact: [phone]; [e-mail]; FriendsofMaryDye.com

Edward J. Barton

(Prefers Republican Party)

Elected Experience: Franklin County Sheriff (7 terms) 28 years (1986-2014)

Other Professional Experience: 37 years of law enforcement service, Co-chair of the State Byrne JAG Advisory Committee, Commissioner for Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, Livestock Judge at County Fairs

Education: Kahlotus High School Valedictorian 1974, 1974-1977 Washington State University studied Police Science & Administration, Seattle Police Academy, Law Enforcement Command College, Executive Level Law Enforcement Certification

Community Service: Youth 4-H club leader 18 years, Pasco Kiwanis Club member 26 years, Church Life Group leader, Salvation Army Advisory Board, Connell Christian Center Treasurer & Board member 20 years

Statement: Born, raised, educated and working in our district has uniquely prepared me to be your Representative. Growing up and working on my family’s farm has provided me a good understanding of Agricultural issues. Serving 37 years in law enforcement, 28 as Sheriff, I am knowledgeable of local government issues, especially in relationship to state government. As your Representative, my primary objective will be to ensure the state budget funds our constitutional requirements first, utilizing available resources, not new taxes. The private sector creates jobs, not the government. We must limit government and let our people build our economy!

Contact: [phone]; [e-mail]; www.RichardforStateRep.com

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