Sharon Tomiko Santos

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Sharon Tomiko Santos
Sharon Tomiko Santos
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 37th district
In office
1998 -
Political party Democratic
Residence Covington, Washington
Alma mater Master of Arts, Northeastern University (1988); Bachelor of Arts, The Evergreen State College (1985)
Occupation Retail banking,Nonprofit management and fundraising

Sharon Tomiko Santos (born July 5, 1961 in San Francisco, California), American politician, is a Washington State representative representing the 37th legislative district. She has served as the majority whip since 2001.

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[edit] Legislature

Santos was first elected state representative in 1998. She currently serves on the Education; Finance; Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection; and Rules committees. Her legislative priorities include:

[edit] Current House Committee Assignments

  • Education
  • Finance
  • Financial Institutions and Insurance

[edit] Education

Santos earned a Bachelor's degree from Evergreen State College and earned a Master's Degree from Northeastern University.

[edit] Public and Community Service

  • Executive Policy Staff, King County
  • United Way of King County, Seattle Community Council
  • YMCA Youth and Government Advisory Board
  • Japanese American National Museum Advisory Board
  • Japanese American Citizens League, Seattle Chapter Board
  • Council for Pacific Asian Theology

[edit] Awards

Representative Santos is the recipient of the 2008 Fuse "Mapquest" award, "for legislators who lost track of the values of their constituents when they went to Olympia and need help finding their district again." The state-based online advocacy group based its decision to recognize Santos "primarily on her efforts to protect and support the payday loan industry, despite representing one of Washington's poorest and most progressive districts."[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos: 37th District, Washington State House Democrats
  2. ^ 2008 Fuse "Fizzle" awards

[edit] External links