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Karen Fraser
| Karen Fraser | ||
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| Washington State Senate District 22 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1993 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 9, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 20 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Minority Caucus Chair, Washington State Senate | ||
| 2013-present | ||
| Majority Caucus Chair, Washington State Senate | ||
| 2011-2013 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $42,106/year | |
| Per diem | $90/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1992 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Washington State House of Representatives | ||
| 1989-1993 | ||
| Commissioner, Thurston County | ||
| 1981-1988 | ||
| Mayor, City of Lacey | ||
| 1976-1980 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Washington, 1966 | |
| Master's | University of Washington, 1969 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 12, 1944 | |
| Place of birth | Seattle, WA | |
| Profession | Professor | |
| Religion | Episcopalian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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She previously served in the Washington State House of Representatives from 1989 to 1992, on the Lacey City Council from 1973 to 1980, mayor of the City of Lacey from 1976 to 1980, and commissioner for Thurston County from 1981-1988.[1]
Biography
Fraser earned her BA in Sociology from the University of Washington in 1966. She went on to receive her Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Washington in 1969.
Fraser has worked as a professor of Public Administration at The Evergreen State College since 1999.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Fraser served on the following committees:
| Washington Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Governmental Operations | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Ways & Means | ||||
| • Joint Administrative Rules Review, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Fraser served on the following committees:
| Washington Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Joint Administrative Rules Review | ||||
| • Environment, Water & Energy | ||||
| • Natural Resources & Marine Waters | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2012
Fraser ran in the 2012 election for Washington State Senate District 22. Fraser ran unopposed in the blanket primary on August 7, 2012. She won in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Fraser was re-elected for the 22nd District of the Washington State Senate receiving 45,062 votes.
Fraser raised $70,110 for her campaign.[4]
| Washington State Senate, District 22 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Karen Fraser (D)
|
45,062 | |||
| Erik Lee (D) | 16,266 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, Fraser collected $70,110 in donations.
Listed below are the top four contributors to her campaign. [5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Washington Education Association | $1,600 |
| Kalispel Tribal Economic Auth. | $1,600 |
| Service Employees Healthcare 775NW | $1,600 |
| Muckleshoot Indian Tribe | $1,600 |
Scorecards
Freedom Foundation
- See also: Freedom Foundation's Big Spender List
The Freedom Foundation releases its Big Spender List annually. The Institute ranks all Washington legislators based on their total proposed tax and fee increases. To find each legislator’s total, the Institute adds up the 10-year tax increases or decreases, as estimated by Washington’s Office of Financial Management, of all bills sponsored or co-sponsored by that legislator. [6]
2012
Fraser proposed a 10-year increase in state taxes and fees of $6.9 million, the 36th highest amount of proposed new taxes and fees of the 46 Washington state senators on the Freedom Foundation’s 2012 Big Spender List.[7]
Personal
Fraser is married to Tim Malone and has one daughter.
Recent news
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Karen Fraser News Feed
- WA Senate majority names 33 bills for budget talks - KATU
- Governor signs three bills supported by Washington Attorney General Bob ... - Access Washington
- Dalai Lama to address Tulane's commencement; 2971 students will receive ... - NOLA.com
- Senate OKs 401(k)-style pension plans for state employees - The Olympian
- Inslee hopes for greater things in extra session - Bellingham Herald
- State funding for isthmus not assured - The Olympian
- Morning Brief ? Apr. 29, 2013 - iPolitics.ca (subscription)
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External links
- Karen Fraser on the Washington State Senate website
- Senate Democrats website
- Legislative profile of Fraser on Project Vote Smart
- Biographical profile of Fraser on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1994, 1992, 1990
- Washington Votes profile of Fraser
References
- ↑ 21st Legislative District Map
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Sen. Fraser
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidates," retrieved July 16, 2012
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Fraser's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributors to Karen Fraser
- ↑ Freedom Foundation's 2012 Big Spender List
- ↑ Freedom Foundation's 2012 list of Washington state senators by proposed new taxes and fees
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