B. Jean Silver (possibly Jean B. Silver, as named in some sources; July 25, 1926 – March 14, 2000) was an American politician who served seven consecutive terms in the Washington House of Representatives from 1983 to 1997. Born in Spokane, Washington, she represented Washington's 5th and then 6th legislative districts, both in Spokane County, as a Republican.[1][2]

B. Jean Silver
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 6th district
In office
January 11, 1993 – January 13, 1997
Preceded byDuane R. Sommers
Succeeded byBrad Benson
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 5th district
In office
January 10, 1983 – January 11, 1993
Preceded byGeraldine McCormick
Succeeded byBrian C. Thomas
Personal details
Born(1926-07-25)July 25, 1926
Spokane, Washington, U.S.
DiedMarch 14, 2000(2000-03-14) (aged 73)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseChuck (Silver?)
EducationEastern Washington University (graduate in business)
University of Washington (attended)
OccupationCertified Public Accountant

Silver worked as a certified public accountant and a consultant on economic development financing, including as a contract consultant to the City of Spokane. With her husband Chuck, she also co-owned a glass company. She served on the board of Washington Water Power Company (now Avista).[2]

References

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  1. ^ "State of Washington: Members of the Legislature 1889-2019" (PDF). Washington Legislative Information Center. Brad Hendrickson, Secretary of the Senate; Bernard C. Dean, Chief Clerk House of Representatives. February 2019. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Jean B. Silver" (PDF). Women in the Legislature. Washington State Legislature. Retrieved August 12, 2022.