Marko Liias

Marko Liias DEMDemocrat

State Senator, District 21

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Marko LiiasDEMDemocrat State Senator, District 21
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Marko Sakari Liias (born July 17, 1981) is an American politician serving as a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 21st district since 2014. The district, located entirely within Snohomish County, includes portions of Lynnwood and Everett, as well as his hometown of Mukilteo and his native Edmonds. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 2008 to 2014.

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Education5 - 5 of 3
John F. Kennedy, Harvard University
Certificate Government
2009
University of Washington
MPA
2003 - 2007
Georgetown University
BSFS international Politics
1999 - 2003
Past Positions1 - 17 of 17
Majority Floor Leader
Washington State Senate
2018 - 2023
Minority Floor Leader
Washington State Senate
2017 - 2018
Senator
Washington State Senate
2014 - Current
State Representative
Washington State House of Representatives
2008 - 2014
Council Member
City Council, City of Mukilteo
2006 - 2008
Lecturer
University of Washington
2020
Associate Faculty
Everett Community College
2018 - Current
Policy Analyst
City of Mukilteo
2014 - 2017
Senior Advisor
Friends of Maria
2012
Vice President
Rick Liias Construction Incorporated
2003 - 2008
President
Regal Homes Limited Liability Company
2003 - 2007
Administrative Assistant
Georgetown University
1999 - 2003
Small Business Owner
Green Residential Construction
Freelance Reporter
Mukilteo Beacon
Intern
United States Congressman Eliot Engel of New York
Intern
United States Congressman Jay Inslee of Washington
Researcher
KING-5
Other Experience1 - 30 of 30
Precinct Committee Officer
Mukilteo
Current
Alternate Board Member
Community Transit
2006 - 2008
Alternate Board Member
Puget Sound Regional Council
2006 - 2008
Board Member
Salmon Recovery Council/WRIA 8
2007 - 2008
Board Member
Puget Sound Economic Development District
2007 - 2008
Delegate
Snohomish County Tomorrow
2006 - 2008
Member
Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce
2004 - 2008
Member
Built Green of King and Snohomish County
2004 - 2008
Board Member
Snohomish Health District
2007
Energy
Environment and Natural Resources Committee, National League of Cities
2007
Board Member
Snohomish County Board of Equalization
2004 - 2006
Chair
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival Association
2005
Board Member
Snohomish County Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board
2003 - 2004
Member
Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish County
2003 - Current
Member
American Society for Public Administration
2003 - Current
Student Director
Mukilteo School Board
1997 - 1999
Honorary Trustee
National Nordic Museum
Trustee
Seattle Repertory Theatre
Volunteer
Kamiak High School Debate Program
Former Member
Education Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member
Technology, Energy and Communications Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member
Economic Resilience of Maritime and Manufacturing in Washington, Joint Task Force, Washington State Senate
Former Member
Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee, Washington State Legislature
Former Member
Joint Legislative Task Force on Water Supply, Washington State Legislature
Former Member
Joint Legislative Task Force on Water Resource Mitigation, Washington State Legislature
Former Member
Environment, Energy & Technology Committee, Washington State Senate
Former Member
Rules Committee, Washington State Senate
Former Member
Ways & Means Committee, Washington State Senate
Former Member
Higher Education Committee, Washington State Senate
Former Ranking Minority Member
Transportation Committee, Washington State Senate
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