Jim Honeyford
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Jim Honeyford | |
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Member of the Washington Senate from the 15th district | |
Assumed office January 11, 1999 | |
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
In office 1994–1998 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Ontario, Oregon | January 24, 1939
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Jerri |
Alma mater | Central Washington University |
Website | Official |
Jim Honeyford (born January 24, 1939) is an American politician of the Republican Party.[1] He is a member of the Washington State Senate. He has represented District 15 since 1998.[2][3]
Open Government
In February 2011, Honeyford walked out on a legislative hearing in protest of "ghost bills" that are heard in committee, but not written until later.[4] In September 2011, Honeyford was awarded the "Key Award" by the Washington Coalition for Open Government.[5]
Racism Controversy
On March 2, 2015, Seattle-based newspaper The Stranger reported that, during a committee hearing about a proposed racial impact statement bill, Honeyford shared his belief that "poor" and "colored" people were most likely to commit crimes.[6]
References
- ^ Sen. Jim Honeyford (R-WA 15th District)
- ^ 15th Legislative District Map
- ^ Project Vote Smart - Sen. Honeyford
- ^ State Sen. Jim Honeyford Walks Out of Olympia Legislative Hearing in Protest of Secrecy
- ^ Open Government Award Given to State Sen. Jim Honeyford
- ^ Republican State Senator: Poor, "Colored" People Are More Likely to Commit Crimes
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- 1939 births
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