Dan Griffey Explained

Dan Griffey
State House:Washington
District:35th
Alongside:Travis Couture
Term Start:January 12, 2015
Predecessor:Kathy Haigh
Birth Place:Allyn, Washington, U.S.
Residence:Lakeland Village, Allyn, Washington
Party:Republican
Occupation:Firefighter
Spouse:Dinah Griffey
Signature:Dan Griffey Signature.png
Website:Campaign website Legislative website

Daniel G. Griffey (born 1970)[1] is an American firefighter and politician from Washington. Griffey is a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives. In 2014, Griffey defeated Democratic incumbent Kathy Haigh to pick up one of four House seats gained by Washington Republicans that year.[2]

Career

At age 16, Griffey became a volunteer firefighter. In 1992, Griffey became a firefighter for Central Mason Fire Department in Mason County. Griffey became a lieutenant.[3] [4]

Griffey is the ranking minority member on the House Local Government Committee and also sits on the Early Learning and Human Services and Public Safety Committees.[5] Representative Griffey was selected by House Republican leadership to serve as Assistant Whip.[6]

Griffey has been a leading proponent to eliminate the statute of limitations for rape.[7]

Personal life

Griffey's wife is Dinah Griffey. They have three children. Griffey and his family live in Allyn, Washington.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Legislative Manual 2021-2022. Washington State Legislature.
  2. News: Republican Dan Griffey moves ahead of Rep. Kathy Haigh by 157 votes . Brad . Shannon . The Olympian . November 6, 2014 . March 16, 2018.
  3. Web site: About Rep. Dan Griffey . houserepublicans.wa.gov . August 30, 2021.
  4. Web site: Dan Griffey's Biography . . August 30, 2021.
  5. News: House of Representatives Committee Members by Committee. Washington State Legislature. March 16, 2018.
  6. Web site: About Dan Griffey. Washington State House Republicans. April 11, 2015.
  7. News: Griffey bill to end statutes of limitations on certain sex crimes gets approval from House committee . 19 January 2017 .