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, was 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