State Representative, District 23, Position 12-year term
Sherry V. Appleton
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Elected Experience: Two terms, Poulsbo City Council; Washington State House of Representatives since 2004; Chair, Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs
Other Professional Experience: Outstanding Legislator of the Year, state Department of Veterans Affairs; Washington State Commission on Judicial Conduct; Washington State Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights; Board Member, Association of Washington Cities; Northwest Women’s Law Center Legislative Committee; Vice-chair, State Women’s Political Caucus; Member, State Council on Aging
Education: University of Miami, Coral Gables
Community Service: WA Sentencing Guidelines Commission; Chair, Juvenile Sentencing Committee; State Public Defense Advisory Committee; Charter member, Legislators’ Leadership Council on HIV/AIDS
Statement: This is a critical time. We must make the tough decisions to move our economy forward and improve what we love about our state. A strong economy is critical to Kitsap. Working families need secure jobs paying a living wage. We need access to affordable healthcare; our kids must have quality schools and transportation needs attention. It’s time to put Kitsap first in jobs, schools, healthcare and transportation. The endorsed Democrat, Sherry Appleton has the experience to get the job done. “It continues to be an honor to represent you and I will fight for Kitsap.”
Contact: (360) 697-2588; ;
Scott Henden
(Prefers Republican Party)
Elected Experience: Currently serving on the North Kitsap School Board.
Other Professional Experience: I have owned and operated Henden Electric for 30 years.
Education: Graduate of North Kitsap High School and completed four year electrical trade school.
Community Service: I have lived, raised a family and ran a business in Kitsap County. I have supported the community by coaching wrestling and Little League baseball. I am a past Habitat for Humanity board member. I have supported or sponsored many baseball, soccer and band programs. As a volunteer I have use my electrical skills for the S’Klallam church building and Coffee Oasis.
Statement: Public safety is a primary responsibility of State Government. Our legal system is failing us, allowing repeated drunk drivers, violent offenders and sex predators to harm again. I support the death penalty for convicted murderers. I will support family wage jobs, the economy by eliminating unfounded regulations, delays and expense to business. Fairness demands all workers be legal and documented. We need road solutions. Hwy 3 Poulsbo to the bridge is a twenty year frustration. Let’s define basic education and fund it as our constitution requires with predictable long term revenue. We must fund K-12 education first.
Contact: (360) 297-4433;