State Representative, District 11, Position 22-year term

Steve Bergquist

(Prefers Democratic Party)

Elected Experience: State Representative

Other Professional Experience: Teacher at Lindbergh High School; Small Business Owner of Aces Tennis; Coach of Lindbergh High School Boys Tennis Team; Leads the City of Renton Parks and Recreation tennis programs.

Education: Hazen High School, Renton; Bachelors Degree, Political Science and History double major, University of Washington; Masters Degree, Western Washington University

Community Service: Led a community effort that raised over $100,000, helping save the Renton School District golf teams. Volunteered at Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army Renton Food Bank, Ronald McDonald House, and Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust. Member of Renton & South King County Chambers of Commerce.

Statement: As a new father and an active teacher serving in the legislature I’ve had the opportunity to include my perspective in helping shape our state’s plan to fully fund education. I will continue to be a hard worker and strong leader for our community thanks to your support!

I understand how to be efficient and create jobs. I am proud to be endorsed by teachers, your firefighters, former Senator Margarita Prentice, the 11th District Democrats, Senator Bob Hasegawa, State Representative Zack Hudgins, Tukwila Mayor Jim Haggerton, Renton Mayor Denis Law, King County Sheriff John Urquhart, and many more.

Contact: (425) 306-7569; ;

Sarah Sanoy-Wright

(Prefers Republican Party)

Elected Experience: Precinct committee captain working with local businesses and citizens to keep our community informed of important legislation and issues.

Other Professional Experience: Self-employed, and a professional interpreter for court and other proceedings.

Education: 30 Years of Post-Secondary Educational Experienceand completed the Fundamentals of Caregiving Course.

Community Service: District 11 Republicans, Filipino Community of Seattle, Friends of Filipinos in America, and wife of a Navy veteran.

Statement: An expert in public policy and business with common sense and family values. Sarah will bring a wealth of effective solutions to the state legislature. Our priorities include: Creating a fiscally responsible State Government that will keep tax rates low on income and consumption, manage the revenue system in a sensible manner on sustainable programs, and balance the state budget. Also, our goal is to protect and improve education with Student-Centered results and to have a sustainable transportation plan.

Less talk and more action is what we need in Olympia. I appreciate your vote. Thank you!

Contact: (253) 302-1481; ; votesarah4house.com