State Representative, District 5, Position 12-year term
Jay Rodne
(Prefers Republican Party)
Elected Experience: State Representative, Washington House of Representatives (2004-present); Snoqualmie City Council (2001-2004)
Other Professional Experience: General Counsel, King County Public Hospital District No. 4; Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve (1990-present)
Education: Masters inHealth Administration, University of Washington(2012); J.D. cum laude, Gonzaga Law School (1997); B.A., Creighton University (1988)
Community Service: Jay is very active in numerous community service organizations including: Snoqualmie Sister Cities Association; Snoqualmie Valley Rotary;American Legion Post #0079;Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 137; Member, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Parish; Volunteer Attorney, King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinic Program (1999-2004)
Statement: As your representative, I will work for common sense policies that create jobs and reduce taxes on families and small businesses. We must demand that Olympia live within its means and prioritize the fundamentals such as making our children’s education the state’s top priority, reducing regulatory burdens on businesses to create private-sector job growth, and making smart investments in our transportation infrastructure to reduce congestion and improve commute times.
We must rise above partisan politics to effectively address the challenges that lie ahead. Please join me in demanding a new direction. Together, we will build a better Washington!
Contact: (425) 890-3336; ; www.votejayrodne.com
Essie Hicks
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Elected Experience: No information submitted
Other Professional Experience: Former small business owner; Educator, Alexandar School of Natural Therapeutics
Education: Masters in Public Administration, Seattle University; Bachelor’s Degree, Magna Cum Laude, Washington State University; Public Issues and Conflict Management Certification, Washington State Department of Ecology
Community Service: Planning Commissioner, City of Maple Valley; Legislative Liaison, Issaquah Valley Elementary School PTA; Board Member, Maple Valley Farmers Market; Communications Director, American Massage Therapy Association of Washington; Member, Issaquah, Snoqualmie & Maple Valley Chambers of Commerce; Member, Women’s Business Exchange; Volunteer, Issaquah Schools; Volunteer, Vine Maple Place for homeless families in Maple Valley; Educator, American Red Cross; Member, American Society of Public Administrators
Statement: I believe my experience as a business owner, my long history in service to my community, and as a mother of children in Issaquah Schools, I am ready to advocate for you effectively in Olympia. As your Representative, I will work every day to fully fund education, deliver transportation solutions that work for our region, and preserve our unique natural resources. I would be honored to have your support.
Endorsed: WA Conservation Voters, WA State Labor Council, Aerospace Machinists, 5th District Democrats, State Senator Mark Mullet, Representative Ross Hunter, Issaquah Councilmembers Tola Marts and Josh Schaer, environmental leader Micah McCarty
Contact: (425) 310-2441; ; www.EssieHicks.com