Javier Valdez

Javier Valdez DEMDemocrat

State Senator, District 46

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Javier ValdezDEMDemocrat State Senator, District 46
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Javier A. Valdez (born July 3, 1970) is an American politician of the Democratic Party. He is a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 46th Legislative District. Valdez was the first choice of the Precinct Committee Officers to fill the vacancy after Jessyn Farrell resigned to focus on her run for Mayor of Seattle.Valdez served on the Executive Board for the Washington State Democrats from 2003 until 2017. He also served as Chair of the 43rd District Democrats from 1997 to 2002 and Chair of the 46th District Democrats from 2007 to 2009.Valdez worked for the city of Seattle for more than 20 years, mostly for Seattle City Light and as an aide to former Mayor Ed Murray.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
University of Washington
BA Business Administration
Baruch College, City University of New York
Master's Public Administration
Past Positions1 - 7 of 7
Senator
Washington State Senate
2023 - Current
Representative
Washington State House of Representatives
2017 - 2023
Senior Equity and Inclusion Advisor
City of Seattle
2019 - Current
Senior Advisor
Women and Minority Business Program, Seattle City Light
2017 - Current
Special Assistant
Women and Minority Business Program, Office of the Mayor
2015 - 2017
Manager
Historically Underutilized Business/Women and Minority Business Program, Seattle City Light
2005 - 2015
Former Delegate
Martin Luther King County Labor Council
Other Experience1 - 10 of 10
Executive Board Member
Washington State Democratic Party
Current
Former Board Member
Washington State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Former Chair
46th District Democratic Party Organization
Former Chair
43rd District Democratic Party Organization
Former President
Hispanic Seafair
Former President
Washington State Council of County and City Employees (AFSCME Council 2)
Member
Local 21-C
Former Member
Judiciary Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member
Education Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Second Vice Chair
Transportation Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
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