Jim Dunn (Washington politician)
Jim Dunn (born 1942) is an American politician and a former member of the Washington House of Representatives. He represented the 17th Legislative District from 1996-2003 and 2006-2009. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Jim Dunn | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 17th district | |
| In office January 10, 2005 – January 12, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Marc Boldt |
| Succeeded by | Tim Probst |
| In office January 13, 1997 – January 13, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Don Benton |
| Succeeded by | Deb Wallace |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1942 (age 81–82) Anchorage, Alaska, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Joan Dunn |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Vancouver, Washington |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University |
| Website | www.jimdunn.com |
| [1][2] | |
Personal
editRepresentative Jim Dunn and his wife, Joan, have been married since 1964 and have lived in Clark County since 1977. They have two grown children and five grandchildren.
A Vietnam era veteran, Representative Dunn served three enlistments in the U.S. Air Force and Reserves. He is also a descendant of pioneer families from the Washington and Alaska territories.[1]
State government
editRepublican State Representative for the 17th Legislative District of Washington from 1996 through 2002; elected State Representative for that district again in 2004 and 2006, again as a Republican. Dunn lost his primary bid for re-election in 2008.[3]
Community activism
edit- Knights of Columbus
- County Charter Board
- Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
- Loyal Order of Moose
- American Legion[3]
References
edit- ^ a b Dunn: Biography. Washington House Republicans. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.
- ^ Representative James K. 'Jim' Dunn - Biography. Project Vote Smart. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.
- ^ a b Washington House Republicans: Dunn Home Page Archived 2008-03-16 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.