Tarra Simmons
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, 23rd Legislative District, Position 1 (since 2021)
- Occupation
- State representative; attorney
Background
- State Representative since 2021; Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore. source: sos.wa.gov (Secretary of State)
- Attorney, small business owner and nonprofit consultant; former registered nurse. source: sos.wa.gov (Secretary of State)
- J.D. magna cum laude, Seattle University School of Law; B.S.N., Pacific Lutheran University; A.A.S., Olympic College. source: sos.wa.gov (Secretary of State)
- Has served on boards and commissions for seniors, women and people with disabilities. source: sos.wa.gov (Secretary of State)
In their own words
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- Lower housing, health care and child care costs source: sos.wa.gov (Secretary of State)
- Expand voting and civil rights; reduce barriers to behavioral health care source: sos.wa.gov (Secretary of State)
- Increase affordable housing and protect the environment source: sos.wa.gov (Secretary of State)
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