Randi Becker
Randi Becker | |
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Member of the Washington Senate from the 2nd district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 2009 | |
Preceded by | Marilyn Rasmussen |
Personal details | |
Born | Enumclaw, Washington |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Bob Becker |
Children | Reena Becker, Rhyan Becker |
Residence | Eatonville, Washington |
Alma mater | Green River Community College, Highline Community College |
Occupation | Medical administrator (retired), Flight attendant |
Committees | Health Care, Higher Education, Rules, Ways & Means |
Website | senaterepublicans.wa.gov/becker |
Randi Becker is a Washington State Senator from the 2nd Legislative District. Becker is a Republican, first elected in 2008.[1]
Early life and career
Senator Randi Becker is a third-generation Washingtonian who has lived in the area her whole life. She grew up in Enumclaw on a dairy farm and was heavily involved in 4-H. After high school, she attended both Green River Community College and Highline Community College.
Senator Becker worked as a flight attendant first in Washington, D.C., then Seattle, flying all over the United States.
Upon her return, she became a realtor in Pierce County.
Several years later, Sen. Becker started working in the medical field as a receptionist, working her way up to become the administrator of a multi-million dollar surgical center and offices in Puyallup. Along the way, she helped develop an Obesity Surgical Practice in Auburn, Washington and worked for Good Samaritan Hospital, where she started several hospital-owned clinics, including the Urgent Care center.
Senator Becker lives on a farm in Eatonville with her husband Bob, an Air Force Veteran. They have lived in Pierce County for 40 years. They have two grown daughters, Reena and Rhyan, and three grandchildren.[2]
Washington State Senate
Becker was first elected in 2008 with 51.6%. She was re-elected in 2012 with 56.8%.
Committee Assignments
Senator Becker is Chair of the Health Care Committee and Vice Chair of the Higher Education Committee. She also serves as a member of Rules and Ways & Means Committees.
Priority Legislation
In her first term, Becker worked to improve the oversight and coordination between colleges. She also worked to standardize the length of yellow lights to ensure motorists don't get trapped and ticketed by short lights.[3] During her 2012 campaign she highlighted the need to remove burdens on small businesses to allow them to hire again. She also promoted her work on making higher education more affordable and accessible and addressing the infrastructure and transportation issues facing Washington State.
Awards
- Washington Association of Business "Cornerstone Award" (2012)
- National Federation of Independent Business "Guardian of Small Business" award (2011-2012)
- Washington State Medical Association "Legislator of the Year" (2011)
- American Association of Clinical Urologists "Distinguished Leadership Award" (2011)