Bruce Dammeier
Bruce F. Dammeier is an American politician and engineer serving as the executive of Pierce County, Washington. He previously served as a member of both chambers of the Washington State Legislature.
Bruce Dammeier | |
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Pierce County Executive | |
Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Pat McCarthy |
Member of the Washington Senate from the 25th district | |
In office January 2013 – January 9, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Jim Kastama |
Succeeded by | Hans Zeiger |
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 25th district | |
In office January 12, 2009 – January 14, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Rob Cerqui |
Succeeded by | Dawn Morrell |
Personal details | |
Born | 1960/1961 (age 59–60)[1] Pierce County, Washington, U.S |
Political party | Republican |
Education | United States Naval Academy (BS) University of Washington, Seattle (MS) |
Website | Personal website |
Early life and education
Dammeier was born in Pierce County, Washington. He graduated with distinction from the United States Naval Academy, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in ocean engineering. He received his Master of Science degree in engineering from the University of Washington.[2]
Career
Dammeier was elected to the Washington State Senate in 2012. He formerly served in the Washington State House of Representatives, representing the 25th district from 2009 to 2013. During the 2011 legislative session, Dammeier served on the House Education Committee (ranking member), House Education Appropriations & Oversight Committee (assistant ranking member), and House Ways & Means Committee (assistant ranking member).[3]
Prior to his election to the Washington State House, Dammeier served two terms on the Puyallup, Washington School Board. Since his election in 2016, Dammeier is the Pierce County Executive. He won re-election in 2020 against former State Representative Larry Seaquist by 10% of the vote.
References
- "25th District races feature youth, veterans". shellyschlumpf.com. Archived from the original on 11 December 2014. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- "Bruce Dammeier Biography". Archived from the original on 2011-08-18.
- "Washington State Legislature". Archived from the original on 2011-03-20.