John McCoy (politician)
John McCoy | |
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Washington State Senator from Washington's 38th legislative district | |
Assumed office November 27, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Nick Harper |
Washington State Representative from Washington's 38th legislative district, Position 1 | |
In office January 13, 2003 – November 27, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Aaron Reardon |
Succeeded by | June Robinson |
Personal details | |
Born |
John Richard McCoy October 29, 1943 Tulalip, Washington |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Janet Jean "Jeannie" McCoy |
Residence | Tulalip, Washington |
Alma mater | El Capitan High School |
Profession |
Quil Ceda Village General manager White House Computer technician |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Website | Official |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/branch | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1961 – 1981 (20 years) |
John Richard McCoy (born October 29, 1943) is an American politician of the Democratic Party. He is a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 38th Legislative District. He previously served more than 10 years in the Washington House of Representatives (2003-2013). McCoy, a member of the Tulalip Tribes of Washington, is the only self-identified American Indian in the state senate and, along with Jeff Morris (a Tsimshian), is one of two in the Washington State Legislature.[1]
Appointment to the State Senate
On November 27, 2013, the Snohomish County Council selected McCoy to fill the vacancy left by Senator Nick Harper's resignation. McCoy was the leading vote-getter of the Democratic Precinct Committee Officers in Washington's 38th Legislative District to fill the vacancy.[2]
Awards and honors
McCoy was a recipient of the 2009 Fuse "Sizzle" Award. He was honored with the Strong Man Award for defending a citizens clean energy initiative - Initiative-937 - from major rollbacks and bringing two sides on the issue to a workable compromise.[3]
References
- ↑ "7 Questions with John McCoy". Indian Country Today.
- ↑ "McCoy appointed to fill Harper's state Senate seat". November 27, 2013.
- ↑ Fuse "Mother Jones" Award
External links
- Washington State Legislature - Rep. John McCoy official WA House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative John McCoy (WA) profile
- Follow the Money - John McCoy