Jim Dunn (Washington State Representative)
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| Jim Dunn | |
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Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 17th district |
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| In office 1997 – 2002 |
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| Assumed office 2005 |
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| Born | 1942 Anchorage, Alaska, U.S. |
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| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Joan Dunn |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Vancouver, Washington |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Website | www.jimdunn.com |
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Jim Dunn (born 1942) is an American politician and a member Washington House of Representatives for the 17th Legislative District. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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[edit] Personal
Representative Jim Dunn and his wife, Joan, have been married 42 years and have lived in Clark County since 1977. They have two grown children and five grandchildren.
A Vietnam era veteran, Representative Dunn served three enlistments in the U.S. Air Force and Reserves. He is also a descendant of pioneer families from the Washington and Alaska territories.[1]
[edit] State government
Republican State Representative for the 17th Legislative District of Washington from 1996 through 2002; elected State Representative for that district again in 2004 and 2006, again as a Republican.[3]
[edit] Awards and honors
Dunn is the recipient of a 2008 Fuse "Fizzle" award for "Biggest Embarrassment." The Washington-based online advocacy group singled out Representative Dunn for being "unable to represent his constituents in any meaningful way after being kicked off of all his committees by his own caucus" following allegations of sexual harassment.[4]
[edit] Community activism
- Knights of Columbus
- County Charter Board
- Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
- Loyal Order of Moose
- American Legion[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Dunn: Biography. Washington House Republicans. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.
- ^ Representative James K. 'Jim' Dunn - Biography. Project Vote Smart. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.
- ^ a b Washington House Republicans: Dunn Home Page. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.
- ^ 2008 Fuse "Fizzle" awards
