Andrew Barkis Explained

Andrew Barkis
State House:Washington
Term Start:February 16, 2016
Birth Place:Chehalis, Washington, U.S.
Spouse:Lisa Barkis
Children:2
Residence:Lacey, Washington, U.S.
Alma Mater:Centralia College (AA)
Seattle University (BA)
Occupation:Property manager, politician
Signature:Andrew Barkis Signature.png

Andrew K. Barkis[1] (born 1968)[2] is a Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives. He was appointed by the Thurston County Commission in February 2016 to succeed fellow Republican Graham Hunt, who resigned.[3] [4] [5]

He is the ranking minority member on the Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs Committee. He also serves on the House Consumer Protection & Business Committee.[6]

In 2024, he was the lead sponsor of state legislation to allow residential property owners to split their lots into smaller parcels.[7]

Awards

Personal life

Barkis lives in Lacey with his wife Lisa. They have 2 children.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Summary, Full Report Receipts and Expenditures. Public Disclosure Commission, State of Washington. 2018-08-09. 2021-12-14.
  2. Web site: Legislative Manual 2021-2022. Washington State Legislature.
  3. Web site: State Rep. Graham Hunt quits over military-service exaggerations. Brunner . Jim. The Seattle Times. February 2, 2016. February 3, 2016.
  4. Web site: Andrew Barkis appointed state representative for the 2nd Legislative District. Handy, John. Washington State House Republicans. February 16, 2016. October 16, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161018234938/http://houserepublicans.wa.gov/news/barkis-release/. October 18, 2016. dead.
  5. Web site: Officials appoint replacement for state Rep. Graham Hunt, R-Orting, who resigned. Associated Press. Q13 FOX. February 16, 2016. October 16, 2016.
  6. Web site: House of Representatives Committee Members by Committee. Washington State Legislature. March 16, 2018.
  7. Web site: Demkovich . Laurel . 2024-01-08 . Washington House passes bill to allow splitting of residential lots . Washington State Standard . en-US.
  8. Web site: 44 Washington Legislators Named Guardians of Small Business . nfib.com . July 15, 2020 . August 22, 2021.
  9. Web site: Andrew Barkis' Biography. Project VoteSmart. October 16, 2016.

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