Skip Priest
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Member of the Washington House of Representatives
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| Political party | Democratic |
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| Alma mater | B.A. in political science from Willamette University;J.D. with Honors from the National Law Center at George Washington University |
| Occupation | land management, business consulting, manufacturing and service companies, real estate management, international finance |
Skip Priest is a Washington State Representative for the 30th Legislative District.
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[edit] Personal
Representative Priest lives in Federal Way, Washington with his wife (Trisha Bennett) and children Zachary and Amanda.
[edit] Awards and Honors
Priest is the recipient of the 2008 Fuse "Sizzle" award. According to the Washington-based online advocacy group, "Representative Priest is a leader in his caucus, and has worked with Democrats to generate bipartisan support on conservation, child care, and affordable housing."[1]
[edit] Public and Community Service
Representative Priest is serving his third term. Elected as a Republican, he represents the 30th Legislative District. Prior to serving in the House of Representatives, he was Mayor of Federal Way and Chair of the City Council's Land Use and Transportation Committee. Other activities include:
- Board Member: Pacific Harbors Council B.S.A.
- Silver Beaver Award
- Board Member: Federal Way Kiwanis
- Hixson Fellowship
- Advisory Board Member: The Friends of the Hylebos
- Board Member: Federal Way Chamber Advancing Leadership Program
- Board Member: South King County Multi-Service Center
- Member: Federal Way School District Construction Oversight Committee[2]
