State Representative, District 30, Position 12-year term
Linda Kochmar
(Prefers Republican Party)
Elected Experience: 30th District State Representative, Pos.1, 2012-Present; Federal Way City Council, 1997-201, Deputy Mayor (2000-01 & 2004-05), Mayor (2010)
Other Professional Experience: Certified Risk Manager (ARM); Program Administrator; Association of Washington Cities Certified Municipal Leader; National League of Cities Certificate of Achievement in Leadership
Education: B.A. Degree - Graduate of Marylhurst University,1968; Coursework toward Masters in Public Administration, Seattle University
Community Service: Chair, Suburban Cities Association Public Issues Committee; Puget Sound Regional Council Board;Executive Committee on Human Trafficking; Multi-Service Center Board;Kiwanis Foundation Board; Soroptomists; American Association of University Women; NCEA Distinguished Graduate; Soroptomists’ Woman of Distinction
Statement: It has been an honor to serve as your State Representative. I worked hard for the past 16 years in the offices I held to be a voice of reason as well as an advocate for common sense and fiscal responsibility. Voted Best City Leader in Federal Way twice, I tried to be a leader with integrity and an advocate for families. I need your vote so that I can continue to work hard to help you with traffic congestion, full funding for education, and job growth.
A vote for Linda Kochmar will return a Trusted Leader to Olympia.
Contact: (253) 640-0469; ; www.LindaKochmar.com
Greg Baruso
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Elected Experience: Firefighters Local 1257 Executive Board; Officer Development Academy Committee Chair; Minority Firefighter’s Association Treasurer/Vice-President; Firefighter of the Year
Other Professional Experience: Fire Department Captain; Washington State Evaluator and Test Control Officer; Haz-Mat Team Member; Certified Incident Safety Officer; Labor Management Committee
Education: AA Liberal Arts, Phi Theta Kappa, National Dean’s List / Seattle Central Community College; Officer Development Academy; AA Fire Officer / Bellevue College with Distinction
Community Service: Federal Way Diversity Commission; Northwest Burn Foundation Volunteer of the Year; MLK Food Drive Director; Firefighters’ Salmon Derby and Fun Run Director; Beat the Burn 5K Fun Run Co-Director; Diversity Commission Book Donation Chair; Classroom Volunteer
Statement: Greg Baruso has dedicated his adult life to public service. As a firefighter Captain, he puts the needs of others ahead of his own -- saving lives and helping those in need. On the Diversity Commission he’s promoted opportunity and is an award winning community volunteer. Greg has the fiscal management experience to make government more efficient and effective. He will make education a top priority and work to improve public safety. Greg will set priorities, make tough decisions, and look for innovative solutions to ongoing problems. Open-minded, independent, and accountable, Greg is the right choice for State Representative.
Contact: (206) 799-3222; ; www.electgregbaruso.com