State Representative, District 19, Position 22-year term

Brian Blake

(Prefers Democratic Party)

Elected Experience: State Representative 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2012

Other Professional Experience: I’ve worked as a Logger and Forester, Environmental Specialist, State Representative for 12 legislative sessions; Chair of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.

Education: Bachelor of Science-Evergreen State College; Associate of Science-Grays Harbor Community College.

Community Service: Board member Lower Columbia Community Action Program, Board member at Coastal Harvest food bank distribution center, Board member William D. Ruckelshaus Center, Raymond Elks and member of Eyes in the Woods.

Statement: A logger who was injured in the woods and returned to college to learn new skills, Brian Blake understands the need for jobs, education, and a strong natural resources policy. Brian worked to stimulate our rural economy, bringing jobs and infrastructure to our local communities; maintain a responsible, balanced budget; invest in education; and ensure your tax dollars are spent wisely.A champion of Second Amendment rights, and the Chair of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Brian has taken the lead on conserving, and increasing access to our natural resources. Brian Blake: an indepenent voice for rural communities.

Contact: (360) 589-0123;

Hugh Fleet

(Prefers Republican Party)

Elected Experience: I have never held office

Other Professional Experience: Held many skilled positions in communication technology field.Employed by GTE,Verizon School Districts,and U.S. Navy Vietnam.

Education: Received an AA degree in electronic engineering from Shoreline Community College.Receive advance technical training in communication electronics

Community Service: I developed an American Flag heritage program,which shows the history of our flag,importance of our pledge of allegiance,and constitution,which I have presented too many civic and schools throughout Washington and beyound.I have been Sponsored by American Legion,Knights of Columbus, and schools for 30 years.

Statement: Change is needed.Our Government is going in the wrong direction,I have recentlySpoken directly whit hundreds of citizens,and this is the most consistent feed-back Receive.

The overburden of government intrusion into our lives is destroying initiative,job creation and producing hopelessness.The burden of government regulations is kilkling creation of jobs, government needs to back-off and allow the spirit of the American people to be free.This government needs to be stoped and reversed.My Vision is for the future i want to reverse directions.I believe the Qualified vote to be freedoms best defence!

Contact: (360) 875-0525;