Emily M. Wicks[1] (born 1985)[2] is an American politician who served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives for the 38th legislative district from 2020 to 2023.
Emily Wicks | |
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| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 38th district | |
| In office May 13, 2020 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | June Robinson |
| Succeeded by | Julio Cortes |
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| Born | 1985 (age 38–39) Everett, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Washington State University (BA) |
Early life and education
editWicks was born in Everett, Washington, and raised in Marysville, Washington. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and public relations from Washington State University.[3]
Career
editWicks was appointed to the state house in 2020 to fill a vacancy left by June Robinson who had been appointed to fill the seat of retiring state senator John McCoy.[4] On March 21, 2022, Wicks announced she would not seek re-election to the House.[5]
Wicks worked as the communications and community relations coordinator for the Marysville School District.[6] She worked on the 2012 gubernatorial campaign of Jay Inslee, and as a legislative aide for then-representative Cyrus Habib. At the time of appointment to the legislature, Wicks was a consultant for non-profits and small government organizations, and served as president of the Washington chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus.[4][6]
Personal life
editWicks lives in Everett with her partner, James Day.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Emily M. Wicks Questionnaire". Snohomish County Council. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
- ^ "Legislative Manual 2021-2022" (PDF). Washington State Legislature.
- ^ Villeneuve, Andrew (2020-05-14). "June Robinson appointed to Washington State Senate, Emily Wicks to State House in 38th". NPI's Cascadia Advocate. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
- ^ a b Cornfield, Jerry (May 14, 2020). "As Robinson moves to the Senate, Wicks gets a House seat". The Everett Herald. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
- ^ Cornfield, Jerry (2022-03-22). "Political shakeup underway as another Everett lawmaker makes exit". HeraldNet.com. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
- ^ a b c "Washington House Democrats Biography". Rep. Emily Wicks Biography. Washington House Democrats. 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
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