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 | |
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Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 17th district | |
In office 1997–2003 | |
Preceded by | Don Benton |
Succeeded by | Deb Wallace |
In office 2005–2009 | |
Preceded by | Marc Boldt |
Succeeded by | Tim Probst |
Personal details | |
Born | 1942 Anchorage, Alaska, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Joan Dunn |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Vancouver, Washington |
Alma mater | Louisiana State University |
Website | www.jimdunn.com |
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Personal
Representative 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
Republican 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]
Awards and honors
Community activism
- Knights of Columbus
- County Charter Board
- Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
- Loyal Order of Moose
- American Legion[3]
References
- Dunn: Biography. Washington House Republicans. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.
- Representative James K. 'Jim' Dunn - Biography. Project Vote Smart. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.
- Washington House Republicans: Dunn Home Page Archived 2008-03-16 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.