Brian Burnett
What this job does: Your district has two seats in the Washington House of Representatives (98 members), each its own contest. Representatives write and vote on state laws and the budget. A term is two years.
- Holds this seat now
- Yes
- Office
- State Representative, 12th Legislative District, Position 1 (since 2024)
- Occupation
- State representative; former sheriff
Background
- State Representative for the 12th District since 2024. source: sos.wa.gov (Secretary of State)
- Chelan County Sheriff 2011-2022; past president of the Washington State Sheriffs' Association and the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. source: sos.wa.gov (Secretary of State)
- Director of Law Enforcement Services for Seattle's Finest Security. source: sos.wa.gov (Secretary of State)
- Graduate of the FBI National Academy (Class 262). source: sos.wa.gov (Secretary of State)
In their own words
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- Reduce crime and support victim-centered justice source: sos.wa.gov (Secretary of State)
- Prioritize taxpayer dollars; reduce burdens on small businesses source: sos.wa.gov (Secretary of State)
- Return decision-making to local communities source: sos.wa.gov (Secretary of State)
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