Jeff Morris (Washington politician)
| Jeff Morris | |
|---|---|
| Washington State Representative from Washington's 40th legislative district, Position 2 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 13, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Cheryl Hymes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jeffrey Robert Morris February 24, 1964 Anacortes, Washington |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Mount Vernon, Washington |
| Alma mater | Central Washington University (B.A.) Anacortes High School |
| Profession | Energy business founder, CEO, and consultant Congressional aide |
| Website | Official |
Jeffrey Robert Morris (born February 24, 1964) is an American politician of the Democratic Party. He is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 40th Legislative District. Morris, a member of the Tsimshian First Nations, is one of two self-identified American Indians, along with John McCoy who is a member of the Tulalip Tribes of Washington, in the Washington State Legislature.[1]
Morris is a fourth-generation native of the Guemes Island.[2] He was elected to the State House of Representatives in 1996[3] where he serves as the Chair of the Technology and Economic Development Committee and is also a member of the Environment and Transportation Committees. He has previously served as Speaker Pro tempore, House Floor Leader, and Chair of the Finance and Technology, Energy, and Communications Committees. Morris currently serves on the Executive Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures and is the past Chair of the Council of State Governments-West and past President of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region.
References
- ↑ Wilkins, David E.; Stark, Heidi Kiiwetinepinesiik (October 16, 2010). "Chapter 7: Indigenous Political Participation: Patriotism, Suffrage, and Partisanship". American Indian Politics and the American Political System (3rd ed.). Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. pp. 165–188. ISBN 978-1442203884.
- ↑ "2010 Washington Primary Election Candidate Profile: Jeff Morris". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 2013-12-01.
- ↑ "Final, Official Election Results". The Seattle Times. 1996-12-06. Retrieved 2013-12-01.