Jim Honeyford

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Jim Honeyford
Washington State Senate District 15
Incumbent
Assumed office 1998
Current term ends 2010
Political party	Republican
Profession	Farmer
Website	Senate website

Jim Honeyford is a Washington state senator, currently serving the 15th district.^[1] He is a member of the Republican Party.

Education

Honeyford earned his BA in Education/Sociology from Central Washington University. He went on to earn his MEd in Instructional Media from Central Washington University.

Professional experience

Honeyford worked as a police officer for the City of Ellensburg from 1960 to 1966. He was a teacher, coach, and librarian for Sunnyside School District from 1996 to 1995. He has worked as a farmer since 1995.

Political experience

Honeyford's political career began with his membership on the Sunnyside City Council. He served in the Washington State House of Representatives from 1994 to 1998. He has served in multiple positions in the Washington State Senate since 1998. He was the Assistant Republican Whip from 1999 to 2000. From 2001 to 2002 he was the Republican Whip. He is currently the Deputy Minority Floor Leader.

Committee membership

• Environment, Water & Energy Committee, Washington State Senate
• Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection Committee, Washington State Senate
• Ways and Means Committee, Washington State Senate

Personal life

Honeyford and his wife Jerri have four grown children.

External links

• Washington State Senate profile of Honeyford
• Vote Smart profile of Honeyford
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994, 1992

References

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