Andrew Barkis
Andrew Barkis | |
|---|---|
| Member of theWashington House of Representatives from the2nddistrict | |
| Assumed office February 16, 2016 Serving withJ. T. Wilcox | |
| Preceded by | Graham Hunt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1968 (age 55–56) Chehalis, Washington,U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lisa Barkis |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Lacey, Washington,U.S. |
| Alma mater | Centralia College(AA) Seattle University(BA) |
| Occupation | Property manager, politician |
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Andrew K. Barkis[1](born 1968)[2]is aRepublicanmember of theWashington House of Representatives.He was appointed by theThurston CountyCommission in February 2016 to succeed fellow RepublicanGraham Hunt,who resigned.[3][4][5]
He is the ranking minority member on the Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs Committee. He also serves on the House Consumer Protection & Business Committee.[6]
In 2024, he was the lead sponsor of state legislation to allow residential property owners to split their lots into smaller parcels.[7]
Awards
[edit]Personal life
[edit]Barkis lives inLaceywith his wife Lisa. They have 2 children.[9]
References
[edit]- ^"Summary, Full Report Receipts and Expenditures".Public Disclosure Commission, State of Washington.2018-08-09.Retrieved2021-12-14.
- ^"Legislative Manual 2021-2022"(PDF).Washington State Legislature.
- ^Brunner, Jim (February 2, 2016)."State Rep. Graham Hunt quits over military-service exaggerations".The Seattle Times.RetrievedFebruary 3,2016.
- ^Handy, John (February 16, 2016)."Andrew Barkis appointed state representative for the 2nd Legislative District".Washington State House Republicans. Archived fromthe originalon October 18, 2016.RetrievedOctober 16,2016.
- ^"Officials appoint replacement for state Rep. Graham Hunt, R-Orting, who resigned".Q13 FOX. Associated Press. February 16, 2016.RetrievedOctober 16,2016.
- ^"House of Representatives Committee Members by Committee".Washington State Legislature.RetrievedMarch 16,2018.
- ^Demkovich, Laurel (2024-01-08)."Washington House passes bill to allow splitting of residential lots".Washington State Standard.
- ^"44 Washington Legislators Named Guardians of Small Business".nfib.July 15, 2020.RetrievedAugust 22,2021.
- ^"Andrew Barkis' Biography".Project VoteSmart.RetrievedOctober 16,2016.
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