State Representative, District 14, Position 22-year term
Gina R. McCabe
(Prefers Republican Party)
Elected Experience: Precinct Chair Officer Klickitat County Republican Party National Board of Directors Choice Hotels Owners Council Regional Advisory Board governing Washington State Chamber of Commerce Board and Vice President Corporate Woman of the Year Finalist
Other Professional Experience: 20+ Years Business Owner Operator Department Head Paralegal Clark College 20+ Years High School Coach Committee Chair on Education, Brand and Marketing, Co-op
Education: Clark College Associate Degree University of Washington Bachelors Degree Studied at Concord University School of Law Hotel Administrator Educational Institute
Community Service: 20+ Years Owner Children’s Performing Arts Studio Lung association Biked 120 miles Breast Cancer Walked 60 miles Relay for Life, Heart Association
Statement: I am a “Washington grown” resident asking for your vote to represent you at our Capital. I have lived in this beautiful area for over 30 years. My voice is strong and clear. Born on a Washington State military base, I am family strong. Strenthening our families will result in a resilient community, better education, stronger business and greater public safety. I will fight for jobs, economic development and finding the balance between employment and environmental issues. I have been blessed with my community, friends and family. I look forward giving back. Help me put the “represent”, back in Representative.
Contact: (509) 250-0679; ; electginamccabe.com
Paul George
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Elected Experience: Yakima City Council 2002-05; Mayor 2004-2005 by vote of Council Members
Other Professional Experience: Appointed to Washington Horse Racing Commission in 2006 and reappointed in 2013; twice elected commission chair.
Education: Graduate St. Martin’s College-BA with English minor and journalism major
Community Service: President Yakima Monday Morning Quarterbacks Club three years; various offices over 10 years including director and board chairman of Yakima Valley Visitors & convention Bureau; co-chair PTA Carnival, Hoover Elementary School; dedicated, long-time recycler.
Statement: I came to Yakima as a newspaperman, never dreaming that would become 25 years of community involvement including Mayor, chairman of the start-up Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau, promotion to sports editor, racetrack manager and a career in the pari-mutuel industry. I am proud to have served on the Advisory Board that broke ground on Yakima’s Convention Center and subsequent expansion. Other high points were funding and staffing the Sports Commission and work on the successful cable TV franchise vote. I now desire to serve Yakima in the Legislature and ask for your vote.
Contact: (509) 966-5097;