Summary
Kirk John Pearson[2] (born September 22, 1958) is an American politician. He was a member of the Washington State Senate from 2013 to 2017 and before that served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013, in both positions as a member of the Republican Party representing the 39th district.[3] It includes most of Snohomish and Skagit counties, as well as some of northern King County.
Kirk Pearson | |
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| Member of the Washington Senate from the 39th district | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – November 12, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Val Stevens |
| Succeeded by | Keith Wagoner |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 39th, Position 2 district | |
| In office January 8, 2001 – January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | John Koster |
| Succeeded by | Elizabeth Scott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kirk John Pearson September 22, 1958[1] Everett, Washington |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Wenatchee Valley College (attended) Central Washington University (attended) |
| Website | Official |
He previously served as Planning Commissioner for the City of Monroe from 1989 to 1992; and special assistant to U.S. representative Jack Metcalf. He is a past member of the Correctional Industries Board, the Pacific Fisheries Legislative Task Force, and Sentencing Guidelines Commission.[4]
Pearson was raised in Monroe, Washington, where he graduated from Monroe High School in 1977. He attended Wenatchee Valley College and Central Washington University.[4] He resigned as state senator in 2017 to become the state director of the United States Department of Agriculture's Office of Rural Development.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Sen. Kirk Pearson (R-WA)". CQ Engage. Retrieved 2021-12-19.
- ^ "Candidate Registration, Kirk John Pearson". Public Disclosure Commission, State of Washington. 2007-05-01. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
- ^ "Kirk Pearson". votesmart.org. Retrieved 2012-07-09.
- ^ a b "39th Senate District: Kirk Pearson", Skagit Valley Herald
- ^ Cornfield, Jerry (November 6, 2017). "Sen. Pearson of Monroe resigns to join Trump administration". The Everett Herald. Retrieved September 28, 2019.