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Rick Larsen |
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Candidate for Washington U.S. Representative District 2 |
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August 17, 2010 Washington Primary |
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Party: |
Washington State Democrats |
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Email: |
rick@ricklarsen.org |
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Website: |
www.ricklarsen.org |
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Phone: |
425.259.1866 |
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Address: |
PO Box 326
Everett, WA 98206 |
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Legislative Assignments: |
House Committee on Armed Services
House Subcommittee on Seapower and Expenditionary Forces
House Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
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General: (political statement of goals, objectives, views, philosophies) |
Rick Larsen is honored to represent in the U.S. House of Representatives Washington state’s Second Congressional District.
Rick is serving his third term in Congress where he sits on three committees: the House Armed Services Committee, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and the Agriculture Committee.
On the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee he works on issues such as pipeline safety, congestion at the border and transit solutions. His subcommittees are Highways and Transit, and Railroads.
Outside of his committee work, Rick serves on several caucuses. He serves as co-chair of the Congressional Caucus to Fight and Control Methamphetamine where he has become a congressional leader on meth issues. As a member of the Northern Border Caucus, he also works to bring attention and funding to the unique needs of our border communities and border security.
Rick’s priorities include strengthening our national security, providing for our veterans, and supporting local communities with their economic development efforts in order to help create and sustain good-paying jobs. He also works hard to ensure that we take care of the most vulnerable in our society such as homeless veterans, hungry children and families that need housing. |
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Personal: (Gender, age, marital status, spouse's name and age, children's name and
ages, home town, current residence) |
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Born and raised in Arlington, Washington, Rick and his wife, Tiia, are the proud parents of two sons, Robert (age 8) and Per (age 5), who represent the fifth generation to live in the Second District. |
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Education: (times and places of schools, colleges, major, degrees, activities, sports) |
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Rick received his B.A. at Pacific Lutheran University and went on to earn a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Minnesota. |
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Profession: (profession and work experience outside politics) |
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Rick worked as Economic Development Official of Port of Everett; as the Director of Public Affairs for the Washington State Dental Association; and as a dental lobbyist. |
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Military: (branch, years of service, active duty experience, highest rank, medals,
honors, discharge date and type) |
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None. |
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Civic: (past and present organizations, charities involvement) |
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No Response |
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Political: (dates and titles of previously held political offices) |
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Rick first held public office as Snohomish County Councilman and was County Council Chair in 1999. |
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Religion: (current and past religious affiliations, beliefs) |
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Methodist. |
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Accomplishments: (significant accomplishments, awards, achievements) |
Rick is serving his third term in Congress where he sits on three committees: the House Armed Services Committee, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and the Agriculture Committee.
On the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee he works on issues such as pipeline safety, congestion at the border and transit solutions. His subcommittees are Highways and Transit, and Railroads. |