Mari Leavitt Explained

Mari Leavitt
State House:Washington
District:28th
Alongside:Dan Bronoske
Term Start:January 14, 2019
Preceded:Dick Muri
Birth Place:North Carolina, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Birth Name:Mari Lynn Hyzer

Mari Lynn Kruger Leavitt[1] (née Hyzer; born 1968)[2] is an American politician from Washington. She serves in the Washington House of Representatives for 28th legislative district in Pierce County.

Education

Leavitt earned an associate degree from Tacoma Community College. She later earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Western Washington University before getting her PhD in Community College Leadership at Oregon State University.[3]

Career

Prior to being elected to the Washington House, Leavitt served as the chair of the Pierce County Ethics Commission.[4] She was first elected to the Washington House in 2018, when she defeated Dick Muri, the incumbent Republican representative.[5]

Notable legislation

Leavitt voted in favor of HB 1589,[6] which is described as supporting Washington's clean energy economy and transitioning to a clean, affordable, and reliable energy future by prohibiting the expansion of natural gas services and other regulations on natural gas companies.[7]

Leavitt voted in favor of HB 1054,[8] which is described as establishing requirements for tactics and equipment used by peace officers by adding restrictions on vehicular pursuits, as well as prohibiting law enforcement from using chokeholds, the deployment of tear gas, or unleashed police dogs in the arrest or apprehension of suspects.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A Longitudinal Study of Native AmericanPersistence in Community Colleges. Kruger. Mari Lynn. June 1995. 2021-12-22.
  2. Web site: Legislative Manual 2021-2022. Washington State Legislature.
  3. Web site: Mari Leavitt Named 2019 TCC Distinguished Alumnus. 2019-05-18. The Suburban Times. en-US. 2019-12-12.
  4. Web site: Will the blue wave hit Lakewood in November? One state House race provides a clear test. Robinson. Sean. 2018-10-05. The News Tribune. en. 2019-12-13.
  5. Web site: November 6, 2018 General Election Results - Legislative District 28 - State Representative Pos. 1. results.vote.wa.gov. 2019-12-12.
  6. Web site: HB 1589 - 2023-24 Supporting Washington's clean energy economy and transitioning to a clean, affordable, and reliable energy future. . leg.wa.gov.
  7. Web site: Environment & Energy Committee . leg.wa.gov.
  8. Web site: HB 1054 - 2021-22 Establishing requirements for tactics and equipment used by peace officers. . leg.wa.gov.
  9. Web site: Public Safety Committee . leg.wa.gov.

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