Brady Walkinshaw
Brady Piñero Walkinshaw (born March 26, 1984) is an American politician who served in the Washington State House of Representatives from 2013 to 2017.[1] Walkinshaw represented the 43rd legislative district, which encompasses much of central Seattle. Since 2017, he has served as CEO of Grist, a Seattle-based online magazine focusing on environmental news.
Brady Walkinshaw | |
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Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 43rd district | |
In office 2013–2017 | |
Preceded by | Jamie Pedersen |
Succeeded by | Nicole Macri |
Personal details | |
Born | March 26, 1984 |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Micah Horwith |
Residence | Seattle, Washington |
Alma mater | Princeton University (B.A.) |
Walkinshaw was a candidate for Washington's 7th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives in the 2016 elections.[2] He had the endorsement of the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund and The Seattle Times,[3] but lost the election to Pramila Jayapal. Walkinshaw was named by Washington State Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig to the Washington State Redistricting Commission.[4]
Washington legislature
Elections
A Democrat, Walkinshaw was appointed to office in 2013 following the election of Ed Murray as Mayor of Seattle.[5] When Jamie Pedersen assumed Murray's former seat in the Senate, Walkinshaw succeeded Pedersen in the House.[5] Walkinshaw was then elected in 2014.[6]
Legislation
Walkinshaw was the primary sponsor of 'Joel's Law' (HB 1258),[7] which allows family members to petition Washington courts to involuntarily commit a relative for mental health treatment. The legislation adds $15 million to the state's mental health system. The bill passed through the State House on a unanimous vote, and its companion bill passed through the State Senate on a vote of 46 to 3, becoming law on July 24, 2015.[8]
On January 26, 2015, Walkinshaw introduced HB 1671, to increase access to opioid antagonists in order to reduce deaths resulting from drug overdose.[9] The bill passed through the State House on a vote of 96 to 1, through the State Senate on a unanimous vote, and became law on July 24, 2015.[10]
Walkinshaw served as primary sponsor for 'CROP' (HB 1553), which allows those released from prison to obtain a court certificate that restores access to licensed professions.[11] The bill passed unanimously through the State House and Senate, and was signed into law by Governor Inslee on March 31, 2016.[12]
On January 19, 2016, Walkinshaw introduced HB 2726, which establishes rights for senior citizens entering continuing care retirement communities and requires disclosure of costs and fees.[13] The bill passed through the State House on a vote of 83 to 13, unanimously through the State Senate, and was signed by the Governor on April 1, 2016.[14]
Committee assignments
- House, 2016 session
- Agriculture & Natural Resources (Vice Chair)
- Appropriations
- Early Learning & Human Services
Grist
On March 7, 2017, Grist named Walkinshaw as its CEO, taking over from founder Chip Giller.[15][16]
Personal life
Walkinshaw is of Cuban American descent, and is openly gay.[17] Walkinshaw previously worked as a program officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He is a graduate of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. Walkinshaw has served on the boards of Princeton University and The Trust for Public Land. [18]
References
- "Seattle Sends A New Face To Olympia - Brady Walkinshaw, 29". KUOW-FM, January 13, 2014.
- "State Rep. Brady Walkinshaw Will Challenge US Rep. Jim McDermott in 2016" The Stranger, December 3, 2015
- "Victory Fund".
- December 10th; 2020|Uncategorized| (December 10, 2020). "Senate, House leaders announce their appointees for Redistricting Commission". Washington State Senate Democrats. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- "Democrats Choose Rep. Jamie Pedersen To Replace Sen. Ed Murray" KUOW-FM, December 3, 2013.
- "November 4, 2014 General Election". King County Elections. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
- "Governor signs 'Joel's Law' allowing families to ask judge to commit suicidal, dangerous relatives" Q13 Fox News, May 14, 2015.
- "HB 1258 - 2015-16". Washington State Legislature. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- "New state law for overdose drug could be a life-saver" Yakima Herald, June 3, 2015.
- "HB 1671 - 2015-16". Washington State Legislature. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- "Inmates re-entering society should not face lifetime barriers to work" Seattle Times, February 16, 2015.
- "HB 1553 - 2015-16". Washington State Legislature. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- "CCRC Bill Heightens Oversight" Senior Housing News, March 6, 2016.
- "HB 2726 - 2015-16". Washington State Legislature. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- Stewart, Ashley (March 7, 2017). "Former state lawmaker, congressional candidate Brady Walkinshaw named Grist CEO". Puget Sound Business Journal. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
- Connelly, Joel (March 8, 2017). "Brady Walkinshaw leaves politics to take on the Grist of journalism". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
- "New legislators, old lawmakers in new jobs". Seattle Post-Intelligencer, December 4, 2013.
- https://www.tpl.org/about/brady-walkinshaw