Sharon Tomiko Santos
American politician
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| Intro | American politician | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| is | Politician | |
| Work field | Politics | |
| Gender |
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| Birth | 5 July 1961 | |
| Age | 63 years | |
| Politics: | Democratic Party |
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Biography
Sharon Tomiko Santos (born July 5, 1961 in San Francisco, California), American politician, is a Washington State representative representing the 37th legislative district.
Legislature
Santos was first elected state representative in 1998. She currently serves on the Education; Finance; Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection; and Rules committees. Her legislative priorities include:
- Education
- Community Economic Development
- Health Care
- Affordable Housing
Current House Committee Assignments
- Education
- Community Development Housing & Tribal Affairs
- Business & Financial Services
Education
Santos earned a bachelor's degree from Evergreen State College and earned a master's degree from Northeastern University.
Public and Community Service
- Executive Policy Staff, King County
- United Way of King County, Seattle Community Council
- YMCA Youth and Government Advisory Board
- Japanese American National Museum Advisory Board
- Japanese American Citizens League, Seattle Chapter Board
- Council for Pacific Asian Theology
Personal life
Santos lives in the Rainier Beach neighborhood of Seattle with her husband.