Mark J. Harmsworth[2] (born 1968 or 1969) is an American politician. A Republican, he served in the Washington House of Representatives from 2014 to 2019.
Mark Harmsworth | |
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Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 44th district | |
In office November 25, 2014 – January 14, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Doug Roulstone |
Succeeded by | Jared Mead |
Personal details | |
Born | 1968 or 1969 (age 54–55)[1] England |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Sarah |
Children | 3 |
Residence(s) | Mill Creek, Washington, U.S. |
Alma mater | City College Plymouth (attended) Hele's School (attended) |
Harmsworth is from England. He studied mathematics and computer science at City College Plymouth before relocating to the Seattle metropolitan area.[3]
Harmsworth is a consultant with a background in the high-tech sector. He has worked for Amazon, Microsoft, Blueprint Technologies, LLC, Method Works Consulting Inc., and others.[4]
Harmsworth was elected to the Washington House of Representatives, succeeding Mike Hope, who resigned in summer 2014.[5] He was local Republican leaders' first choice for appointment to Hope's seat in 2014,[6] but Governor Jay Inslee appointed Doug Roulstone.[7]
He has been a staunch opponent of tolling in Washington State opposing the I-405[8] tolls and proposed US2[9] trestle tolls.
Harmsworth has proposed car tab reductions and accountability to Sound Transit by directly electing the board members.[10]
Harmsworth previously served as a city councilor in Mill Creek, Washington. He was first elected in 2007 and resigned effective December 31, 2014, after being sworn in as a state legislator.[11][12] Harmsworth served as mayor pro-tem from January 2014 until he resigned from the Mill Creek City Council.[13]
Harmsworth resides in Mill Creek, Washington.[11]