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.[1][2]
B. Jean Silver | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| In office January 11, 1993 – January 13, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Duane R. Sommers |
| Succeeded by | Brad Benson |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
| In office January 10, 1983 – January 11, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Geraldine McCormick |
| Succeeded by | Brian C. Thomas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 25, 1926 Spokane, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | March 14, 2000 (aged 73) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Chuck (Silver?) |
| Education | Eastern Washington University (graduate in business) University of Washington (attended) |
| Occupation | Certified Public Accountant |
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).[2]
References
edit- ^ "State of Washington: Members of the Legislature 1889-2019" (PDF). Washington Legislative Information Center. Brad Hendrickson, Secretary of the Senate; Bernard C. Dean, Chief Clerk House of Representatives. February 2019. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ a b "Jean B. Silver" (PDF). Women in the Legislature. Washington State Legislature. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
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