Sharon Kay Nelson[2] (born 1951) is an American politician from the state of Washington.
Sharon Nelson | |
|---|---|
 Sharon Nelson | |
| Majority Leader of the Washington Senate | |
| In office November 15, 2017 – January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Schoesler |
| Succeeded by | Andy Billig |
| Minority Leader of the Washington Senate | |
| In office December 16, 2013 – November 15, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Ed Murray |
| Succeeded by | Mark Schoesler |
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 34th district | |
| In office December 2, 2010 – January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Joe McDermott |
| Succeeded by | Joe Nguyen |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 34th district | |
| In office November 6, 2007 – December 2, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Joe McDermott |
| Succeeded by | Joe Fitzgibbon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sharon Kay Nelson 1951 (age 72–73)[1] Park Rapids, Minnesota |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | John R. Nelson |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Whitman College (BS) |
| Website | Official website |
Background
editNelson is the former Chief of Staff to then King County Council Chair Dow Constantine. She has long been a leader in the fight to protect Maury Island from the expansion of a gravel mine on the island's shore.[3] Senator Nelson, a former Bank Executive, has lived on Maury Island since 1994 with her husband John. Sharon and John have two grown daughters, Amy and Lyssa Ann, and they live with their dog, Abby.
Political career
editShe was first appointed to the State House of Representatives in 2007 following the elevation of Joe McDermott to the Senate. Nelson was elected to State Senate in 2010, and was sworn in on December 2, 2010.[4] In March 2018, Nelson announced that she would retire at the end of her term.[5]
She was the Democratic Leader of the Washington State Senate, elected to that position by her colleagues in 2013.[6]
Nelson represented the 34th Legislative District, which includes West Seattle, Vashon Island, Maury Island, and most of North Highline and Burien.
Awards
edit- 2009 Fuse Sizzle Award - Intercontinental Smackdown Champion.
for her leadership in the Washington State Legislature and efforts to clean up the lending industry water pollution. Presented by Fuse.[7]
- 2009 Fuse Sizzle Award - Mother Jones. Presented by Fuse.[7]
References
edit- ^ "2017-2018 Legislative Manual" (PDF). State of Washington. 2017. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ "Candidate Registration, Sharon Kay Nelson". Public Disclosure Commission, State of Washington. July 20, 2015. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ "Rep. Sharon Nelson: 34th District, Washington State House Democrats". Archived from the original on May 9, 2009.
- ^ "Members of the Legislature, 1889-2019" (PDF). State of Washington. 2019. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ O'Sullivan, Joseph (March 27, 2018). "Washington state Sen. Sharon Nelson won't seek re-election". The Seattle Times.
- ^ "More changes for Seattle delegation as Sharon Nelson takes Senate post". November 21, 2013.
- ^ a b "Fuse Sizzle-Fizzle Awards 2009". fusewashington.org. 2009. Retrieved September 17, 2021.( Archived April 28, 2010, at the Wayback Machine)