Alex Ramel Explained

Alex Ramel
State House:Washington
District:40th
Alongside:Debra Lekanoff
Term Start:January 6, 2020
Predecessor:Jeff Morris
Birth Date:[1]
Birth Place:Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Alma Mater:Western Washington University
Party:Democratic

Alexander W. Ramel[2] (born 1977) is an American politician and activist serving as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 40th district, which includes San Juan County and portions of Whatcom and Skagit Counties.[3]

Early life and education

Ramel was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Policy and Planning from the Huxley College of the Environment at Western Washington University.[4] [5]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Ramel worked as a community organizer in Bellingham, Washington. He served as President of the Kulshan Community Land Trust. After the resignation of incumbent Democrat Jeff Morris, Ramel was appointed to fill out the remainder of his term. He took office on January 6, 2020, and was retained in the office in the November 2020 general election.[6]

Awards

Notes and References

  1. News: Ramel appointed to state House from 40th District. Go Anacortes. 2020-01-06. 2021-12-10.
  2. News: Western Washington Univ. The Bellingham Herald. 2005-08-08. 2021-12-14.
  3. Web site: Alex Ramel. Ballotpedia. en. 2020-04-26.
  4. Web site: Alex Ramel – Democratic Member of the WA State House of Representatives. en-US. 2020-04-26.
  5. Web site: Meet the candidates vying to succeed Kris Lytton in the 40th LD: Alex Ramel. PM. Caitlin Harrington :: 10:01. 2018-05-26. NPI's Cascadia Advocate. 2020-04-26.
  6. Web site: Alex Ramel replaces Jeff Morris as 40th District representative. Mandi Johnson. 2020-01-14. The Journal of the San Juan Islands. en-US. 2020-04-26.
  7. Web site: https://www.wacities.org/news/2021/07/28/association-of-washington-cities-recognizes-11-state-legislators-with-2021-city-champion-awards . Association of Washington Cities recognizes 11 state legislators with 2021 City Champion Awards . wacities.org . July 28, 2021 . September 22, 2021.