Latest News: Judy Clibborn Named Legislator of the Year

"Gene Colin, government affairs council chairman for Associated General Contractors, said Clibborn 'gets it.' "
-Newcastle-News.com

Judy Clibborn

 

Representative Judy Clibborn

Personal:

Mercer Island resident for 40 years. Married with three adult children.

Education:

BS / RN from the University of Washington

Professional Experience:

Executive Director of the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce
Registered Nurse, Harborview Medical Center

Public Service:

Mayor of Mercer Island
Mercer Island City Councilwoman

Current House Committee Assignments:

Transportation, Chair
Health Care & Wellness

Legislative Priorities:

Reducing traffic congestion and increasing road safety
Improving our schools and sending more students to our state colleges
Continuing to increase job opportunities for working families

A former Mayor, mother and grandmother, Judy Clibborn combines a lifetime of real experience with moderate, bi-partisan leadership. A state transportation leader, Judy has focused on I-90 and I-405 improvements, improving transit, and ensuring the start of construction on I-520.

A former Chamber director, Judy knows we must hold the state government accountable. She cut $2 billion from the budget, voted to close loopholes on Wall Street banks, and opposed increasing the state sales tax. To help stimulate the economy, Judy voted to create new clean energy jobs, invest in worker training, and support small businesses.

    The Issues

  • Healthcare
    As a nurse, I have first-hand experience with many of the health care issues facing our community. I am dedicated to improving our state's system for physical and mental health services, and have been deeply involved in a variety of legislation as a member of the House Health Care and Wellness Committee.
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  • Education
    I have proudly co-sponsored a plan to transform the funding system for our state education to help our school districts facing millions of dollars in budget deficits, and the potential for devastating cut backs our kids simply can't afford.
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  • Transportation
    As Chair of the House Transportation Committee I have brought major regional projects to our district that benefit our entire state. We are moving forward the largest construction package in the history of Washington. Guiding an 8.5 billion dollar budget has been and will continue to be a great challenge and I am exhilarated that we are getting results: completing projects under budget and on time.
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State Representative 41st District - Democrat