Jean Silver Explained

B. Jean Silver
State:Washington
State House:Washington
District:6th
Term Start:January 11, 1993
Term End:January 13, 1997
Predecessor:Duane R. Sommers
Successor:Brad Benson
State House2:Washington
District2:5th
Term Start2:January 10, 1983
Term End2:January 11, 1993
Predecessor2:Geraldine McCormick
Successor2:Brian C. Thomas
Birth Date:25 July 1926
Birth Place:Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Party:Republican
Spouse:Chuck (Silver?)
Education:Eastern Washington University (graduate in business)
University of Washington (attended)
Occupation:Certified Public Accountant

B. Jean Silver (possibly Jean B. Silver, as named in some sources; July 25, 1926 – March 14, 2000) was an American politician who served seven consecutive terms in the Washington House of Representatives from 1983 to 1997. Born in Spokane, Washington, she represented Washington's 5th and then 6th legislative districts, both in Spokane County, as a Republican.

Silver worked as a certified public accountant and a consultant on economic development financing, including as a contract consultant to the City of Spokane. With her husband Chuck, she also co-owned a glass company. She served on the board of Washington Water Power Company (now Avista).