Karen Fraser

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Karen Fraser
Washington State Senate District 22
Incumbent
Assumed office 1993
Current term ends 2009
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Professor
Website	Senate website

Karen Fraser is a Washington state senator, currently serving the 22nd district.^[1] She has occupied her senate seat since 1993 and is a member of the Democratic Party.

Education

Fraser earned her BA in Sociology from the University of Washington in 1966. She went on to receive her MPA in Public Administration from the University of Washington in 1969.

Professional experience

Fraser has worked as a professor of Public Administration at The Evergreen State College since 1999.

Political experience

Fraser's political experience began with her work as a councilmember on the Lacey City Council from 1973 to 1980. She then became the mayor of the City of Lacey in 1976 and served in that position until 1980. From 1981 to 1988 she worked as commissioner for Thurston County. Fraser served the Washington State House of Representatives from 1989 to 1992. She has served in the Washington State Senate since 1993.

Committee membership

• Environment, Water & Energy Committee, Washington State Senate
• Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation Committee, Washington State Senate
• Rules Committee, Washington State Senate
• Ways and Means Committee, Washington State Senate

Personal life

Fraser is married to Tim Malone and has one daughter.

External links

• Washington State Senate profile of Fraser
• Vote Smart profile of Fraser
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1994, 1992, 1990
• Fraser state-sponsored website

References

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