Javier Valdez Explained

Javier Valdez
State Senate:Washington
State:Washington
District:46th
Termstart:January 9, 2023
Predecessor:David Frockt
State House1:Washington
District1:46th
Term Start1:June 12, 2017
Predecessor1:Jessyn Farrell
Successor1:Darya Farivar
Birth Date:3 July 1970
Birth Place:Moses Lake, Washington, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:University of Washington (BA)
Baruch College (MPA)
Residence:Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Signature:Javier Valdez Signature.png

Javier A. Valdez[1] (born July 3, 1970) is an American politician of the Democratic Party. He is a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 46th Legislative District.[2] Valdez was the first choice of the Precinct Committee Officers to fill the vacancy after Jessyn Farrell resigned to focus on her run for Mayor of Seattle.[3]

Valdez served on the Executive Board for the Washington State Democrats from 2003 until 2017. He also served as Chair of the 43rd District Democrats from 1997 to 2002 and Chair of the 46th District Democrats from 2007 to 2009.[4]

Valdez worked for the city of Seattle for more than 20 years, mostly for Seattle City Light and as an aide to former Mayor Ed Murray.

Notes and References

  1. News: List of applicants to replace Seattle City Council member Jim Compton. The Seattle Times. 2006-01-09. 2021-12-22.
  2. Web site: Democrat Javier Valdez picked to fill legislative seat vacated by Seattle's Jessyn Farrell. Brunner. Jim. 2017-06-12. The Seattle Times. en-US. 2020-03-21.
  3. Web site: PCOs Pick Javier Valdez to Replace Jessyn Farrell. Norimine. Hayat. 2017-06-12. Seattle Met. en-US. 2020-03-21.
  4. Web site: Executive Committee. Washington State Democrats. 2020-03-21.