Mark J. Harmsworth[2] (born 1968 or 1969) is an American politician. A Republican, he served in the Washington House of Representatives from 2014 to 2019.
Mark Harmsworth | |
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| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 44th district | |
| In office November 25, 2014 – January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Doug Roulstone |
| Succeeded by | Jared Mead |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1968 or 1969 (age 55–56)[1] England |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sarah |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Mill Creek, Washington, U.S. |
| Alma mater | City College Plymouth (attended) Hele's School (attended) |
Early life and education
editHarmsworth is from England. He studied mathematics and computer science at City College Plymouth before relocating to the Seattle metropolitan area.[3]
Career
editHarmsworth is a consultant with a background in the high-tech sector. He has worked for Amazon, Microsoft, Blueprint Technologies, LLC, Method Works Consulting Inc., and others.[4]
Harmsworth was elected to the Washington House of Representatives, succeeding Mike Hope, who resigned in summer 2014.[5] He was local Republican leaders' first choice for appointment to Hope's seat in 2014,[6] but Governor Jay Inslee appointed Doug Roulstone.[7]
He has been a staunch opponent of tolling in Washington State opposing the I-405[8] tolls and proposed US2[9] trestle tolls.
Harmsworth has proposed car tab reductions and accountability to Sound Transit by directly electing the board members.[10]
Harmsworth previously served as a city councilor in Mill Creek, Washington. He was first elected in 2007 and resigned effective December 31, 2014, after being sworn in as a state legislator.[11][12] Harmsworth served as mayor pro-tem from January 2014 until he resigned from the Mill Creek City Council.[13]
Personal life
editHarmsworth resides in Mill Creek, Washington.[11]
References
edit- ^ "All but official: Harmsworth wins 44th District seat". HeraldNet. November 11, 2014. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ "Candidate Registration, Mark J. Harmsworth". Public Disclosure Commission, State of Washington. September 17, 2007. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
- ^ "2016 General Election Voters' Guide". eledataweb.votewa.gov. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ "Mark Harmsworth". www.washingtonpolicy.org. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ "Rep. Mark Harmsworth sworn in to office". Washington House Republicans. November 25, 2014. Archived from the original on February 11, 2015. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
- ^ "GOP nominates Mark Harmsworth to fill Hope seat". The Herald of Everett, Washington. August 16, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
- ^ "Retired Navy captain appointed to fill state House seat". The Herald of Everett, Washington. September 26, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
- ^ "Rep. Harmsworth's mission to shut down I-405 tolls". MyNorthWest, Washington. December 22, 2016. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
- ^ "Lawmaker raising alarm on new toll between Everett and Lake Stevens". MyNorthWest, Washington. November 27, 2017. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
- ^ "GOP Lawmakers Call for Further Car Tab Tax Reductions, Addition of Accountability". MyNorthWest, Washington. February 6, 2018. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
- ^ a b "All but official: Harmsworth wins 44th District seat". The Herald of Everett, Washington. November 11, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
- ^ "Mill Creek City Council to decide who will replace Mark Harmsworth". News of Mill Creek. January 11, 2015. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
- ^ "Mill Creek City Council elects Pam Pruitt as Mayor and Mark Harmsworth as Mayor Pro Tem". News of Mill Creek. January 9, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2017.