Jane Hague

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Jane Hague is a member of the Metropolitan King County Council in Washington state in the United States. She represents District 6, which encompasses the cities and towns of Beaux Arts, Bellevue, Clyde Hill, Hunts Point, Kirkland, Medina, Mercer Island, Redmond, and Yarrow Bay. [1]

Personal

Hague lives in Bellevue and is married to businessman and civic leader Ed Springman. She enjoys cycling, skiing, and mountain climbing. Prior to joining the Council she served as the Manager of Records and Elections for King County, and was an elected member of the Bellevue City Council. She has been on the King County Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors (1999-2009), elected President of the National Association of Counties (2000-2001), and was one of the founding Board of Directors for Sound Transit (1996-2002). [1]

Electoral history

Hague was first elected to the council in 1994 as a Republican during the merger of Metro with King County Government. In 1996 she was elected Chair. [2]

Prior to 2007 Hague was easily reelected four times with little or no opposition. In June 2007, she was cited for suspicion of Driving under influence. She pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and publicly apologized to her constituents, fellow council members, and police.[3] Despite the controversy she won reelection by 17 points; 57% to 40%. [4]

Hague serves as Vice Chair of the Council. [5]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.kingcounty.gov/Hague/Biography.aspx
  2. ↑ http://www.seattlepi.com/archives/1995/9512190033.asp
  3. ↑ http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=20070906&slug=hagueinterview06m
  4. ↑ http://your.kingcounty.gov/elections/200711/resPage3.htm
  5. ↑ http://www.kingcounty.gov/council/news/2010/January/reorg.aspx
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