Bill Hinkle Explained

Bill Hinkle
Term Start:1996
Term End:2002
State House2:Washington
District2:13th, Position 2
Term Start2:2002
Term End2:November 2012
Successor2:Matt Manweller
Birth Date:18 August 1956
Birth Place:Tacoma, Washington
Party:Republican
Occupation:Paramedic, firefighter, politician
Spouse:Debra Hinkle
Children:2
Residence:Cle Elum, Washington

William R. Hinkle (born August 18, 1956) is an American politician in Washington. Hinkle is a former Republican Party member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 13th district.

Early life

On August 18, 1956, Hinkle was born in Tacoma, Washington.

Education

Hinkle attended South Puget Sound Community College and Tacoma Community College. Hinkle studied advanced prehospital medicine from University of Washington. Hinkle earned a Master of Arts in Applied Theology from the University of Balamand in Lebanon.

Career

Hinkle is a former paramedic and firefighter. In 1996, Hinkle served as a County Commissioner for Kittitas County, Washington, until 2002.[1]

In 2002, Hinkle won the election and became a Republican Party member of Washington State House of Representatives for District 13. In November 2012, Hinkle resigned.[2] [3] [4]

Hinkle is a life time member of National Rifle Association of America.[2]

In 2012, Hinkle became an executive director of the Rental Housing Association of Puget Sound.[3]

Personal life

Hinkle's wife is Debra Hinkle, a firefighter and dispatcher. They have two children. Hinkle and his family live in Cle Elum, Washington.[4] [2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://eluho.wa.gov/content/170 . Bill Hinkle . eluho.wa.gov . August 19, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210820002113/https://eluho.wa.gov/content/170 . August 20, 2021 . dead.
  2. Web site: Bill Hinkle's Biography . . August 19, 2021.
  3. Web site: https://www.ifiberone.com/news/grantcounty/warden/hinkle-resigns-makes-room-for-manweller/article_7aaab2c0-2d33-11e2-9d64-001a4bcf6878.html . Hinkle resigns, makes room for Manweller . ifiberone.com . November 2, 2012 . August 19, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210819230353/https://www.ifiberone.com/news/grantcounty/warden/hinkle-resigns-makes-room-for-manweller/article_7aaab2c0-2d33-11e2-9d64-001a4bcf6878.html . August 19, 2021 . live.
  4. Web site: https://www.dailyrecordnews.com/paywall/top_story/bill-hinkle-says-he-s-honored-humbled-by-experience/article_c081f692-328c-11e2-a1ff-0019bb2963f4.html . Bill Hinkle says he’s honored, humbled by experience . dailyrecordnews.com . Mike . Johnston . November 19, 2012 . August 19, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121125035926/https://www.dailyrecordnews.com/paywall/top_story/bill-hinkle-says-he-s-honored-humbled-by-experience/article_c081f692-328c-11e2-a1ff-0019bb2963f4.html . November 25, 2012 . live.