State Representative, District 18, Position 22-year term
Liz Pike
(Prefers Republican Party)
Elected Experience: 2012 Elected WA State Representative; 2004 Elected Camas City Council Member; Elected Republican Precinct Committee Officer
Other Professional Experience: Owner, Pike Advertising Agency, Political Director - Building Industry Association, Local bank Divisional Board Member, Farmer/Operator - Shangri-La Farm. HOA Board Member, GOP Board Member, Founder, Country Style Events, a triathlon/running event company.
Education: Graduate Battle Ground High School with Honors; Attended Clark College, graduate, Jennifer Dunn Leadership Institute.
Community Service: Campaign volunteer for numerous candidates, Organizer Washougal Farmers Market, Founder Camas First Friday Art Walk, Camas Wine Art Music Festival, 25+ year marathon runner, Hawaii Ironman Triathlon finisher.
Statement: Stopping the CRC was Job One. Now we must solve our cross-river transportation needs without allowing light rail into Clark County.Additional bridges will do that. We must prioritize and control spending, lower taxes, and reduce job-killing regulations. Our children deserve the best so we must fund education first without raising taxes. Raised on a Washington dairy farm, I know what hard work means.As a business owner, I know job creation is what’s needed for a healthy economy. I provide leadership, integrity, courage, and solutions for a brighter future.It’s an honor to serve. Vote for Liz!
Contact: (360) 281-8720; ; LizPike.us
Maureen Winningham
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Elected Experience: Maureen Winningham is an active leader in her East Vancouver community, where she has lived for 9 years with her young daughter, Keira, who attends Public School and husband, John.
Other Professional Experience: Currently Head of Global Research & Development and IT Learning at Intel Security Group, various executive leadership roles
Education: B.S. in Marketing (minor in Computer Science) from Franklin University; Stanford University Executive Education - multiple courses
Community Service: Volunteers in Battle Ground and East Vancouver Parent Teacher Organization; those battling substance abuse,teaches about CyberSecurity Awareness, Childrens Book Initiative, neighborhood associations
Statement:A businesswoman, mom of a public school student, and longtime Clark County resident, Maureen will bring independent leadership to a gridlocked legislature. A collaborator with fresh ideas and 20 years executive experience in Fortune 500 companies, Maureen knows what it takes to create a thriving local economy. She will fight for strong business conditions and a skilled and competitive workforce. No stranger to hard work, Maureen understands the struggles that seniors and families face – education, job security and caring for multiple generations. As your legislator, she will move past the politics to fight for a stronger Middle Class!
Contact: (360) 553-1545; ; maureenwinningham.com