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Prior to elective office, Simpson served in the [[United States Navy]], |
Prior to elective office, Simpson served in the [[United States Navy]], is a firemen for the [[Kent, Washington]] Fire Department, and owned a small business.<ref name="votesmart" /> He attended [[Bellevue Community College]], [[Edmonds Community College]], and [[Highline Community College]].<ref name="votesmart" /> He was named a "Certified Municipal Leader" by the [[Association of Washington Cities]] in 2000.<ref name="bio">{{cite web |
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On April 27, 2008, Simpson was arrested and charged in King County District Court with fourth-degree [[assault]] and interfering with a domestic violence report after an alleged altercation with his ex-wife.<ref name="Arrest">{{cite web|url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2004383294_weblawmaker30m.html|title=WA lawmaker charged with assault|accessmonthday=September 13|accessyear=2008|year=2008|publisher=Seattle Times|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5bthSTjO0|archivedate=2008-10-26}}</ref> Simpson immediately declared the charges "unwarranted" and predicted his exoneration.<ref name="Arrest" /><ref>{{cite news | last = Heffner | first = Emily | title = Official faces domestic-assault charge | work = The Seattle Times | date = 2008-05-01 | url = http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2004384750_simpson01m.html | accessdate = 2008-10-27|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5bthZzIWb|archivedate=2008-10-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |
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| coauthors = Associated Press | title = State lawmaker charged with assault | work = Seattle Post-Intelligencer | date = 2008-04-30 | url = http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/361298_legislator01.html?source=rss | accessdate = 2008-10-27|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5bthl7Dyn|archivedate=2008-10-26}}</ref> On May 2, 2008, Simpson took a temporary leave from his chairmanship of the House Local Government Committee until his "legal issues are resolved."<ref name="dropped" /><ref name="temporaryleave">{{cite news |
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| last = Postman | first = David | title = Rep. Simpson takes temporary leave of committee post | work = The Seattle Times |
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| date = 2008-05-02 | url = http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/davidpostman/2008/05/rep_simpson_takes_temporary_leave_of_committee_post.html | accessdate = 2008-10-27|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5bthtpnzm|archivedate=200-10-26}}</ref> On May 28, 2008, the prosecutor in the case dropped the charges against Simpson, saying that he "no longer believes there is sufficient evidence to proceed with the charges."<ref name="dropped">{{cite news | coauthors = The Associated Press | title = Domestic violence charges against legislator dropped | work = The Daily Herald (Everett, Washington) | date = 2008-06-01 | url = http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080601/NEWS03/147588895 | accessdate = 2008-10-27|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5bthpz0Qr|archivedate=2008-10-26}}</ref> After the charges were dropped, Simpson said that he would resume both his re-election bid and his committee chairmanship. <ref name="dropped" /> |
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== Electoral history == |
== Electoral history == |
Revision as of 06:00, 4 November 2008
Geoff Simpson | |
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Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 47th district | |
Assumed office 2000 | |
Preceded by | Phil Fortunato |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Covington, Washington |
Alma mater | Saint Louis School (Honolulu, HI) |
Occupation | firefighter, small business owner |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1981-1986 |
Rank | E-5 |
Geoffrey H. 'Geoff' Simpson is serving as a Democratic member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 47th district. Prior to his election in 2000, Simpson served as a member of the City Council of Covington, Washington and as Mayor Pro Tempore[1]
Political career
He is a member of three committees, including the Transportation Committee, the Insurance, Financial Services, and Consumer Protection Committee, and the Local Government Committee, where he serves as chairman.[2]
Personal life
Prior to elective office, Simpson served in the United States Navy, is a firemen for the Kent, Washington Fire Department, and owned a small business.[1] He attended Bellevue Community College, Edmonds Community College, and Highline Community College.[1] He was named a "Certified Municipal Leader" by the Association of Washington Cities in 2000.[3] He has three children.[1]
Electoral history
Year | Democrat | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | Libertarian | Votes | Pct | ||||
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2000[4] | Geoffrey Simpson | 21,989 | 50.15% | Phil Fortunato | 21,856 | 49.85% | |||||||
2002[5] | Geoffrey Simpson | 16,666 | 51.55% | Phil Fortunato | 15,665 | 48.45% | |||||||
2004[6] | Geoffrey Simpson | 26,152 | 51.79% | Steve Altick | 23,396 | 46.33% | Duane Grindstaff | 952 | 1.89% | ||||
2006[7] | Geoffrey Simpson | 22,210 | 59.66% | Donna Watts | 15,016 | 40.34% | |||||||
2008 | Geoffrey Simpson | Mark Hargrove |
References
- ^ a b c d "Project Vote Smart - Representative Geoff Simpson (WA)". Project Vote Smart. 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-27.
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External links
- Washington State Legislature - Rep. Geoff Simpson official WA House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Geoff Simpson (WA) profile
- Follow the Money - Geoff Simpson