Laurie Dolan

Laurie Dolan
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 22nd district
In office
January 9, 2017 – January 9, 2023
Preceded byChris Reykdal
Succeeded byBeth Doglio
Personal details
Born
Laurie Bruce Hutchison

1952 (age 71–72)
Colfax, Washington, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseArt
Children2
Residence(s)Olympia, WA
Alma materUniversity of Washington (BA)
Gonzaga University (MA, PhD)
ProfessionTeacher

Laurie Bruce Hutchison Dolan[1][2] (born 1952)[3] is an American educator and politician who serves as a member of the Washington House of Representatives for the 22nd legislative district.[4] Prior to her election to the State House, Dolan worked as the policy director for Washington Governor Christine Gregoire and made two unsuccessful runs for a seat in the State Senate.[5]

Early life and education

Dolan was born in Washington and raised in Spokane, Washington. She earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Washington, and a Masters and PhD from Gonzaga University.

Career

After graduating from college, Dolan returned to Spokane and became an elementary school teacher. In 1986, Dolan became an Area Director (supervisor of school principals) of Spokane Public Schools. In 2004, Dolan retired from education and ran for the state senate in Eastern Washington.[6] In 2005, Dolan became policy director to then-Governor Christine Gregoire. Dolan was elected to the Washington House of Representatives in 2017, succeeding Chris Reykdal, who was elected Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ "Alumni Notes". University of Washington. September 2004. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
  2. ^ "1970 Tiger". Lewis and Clark High School. 1970. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
  3. ^ "Legislative Manual 2021-2022" (PDF). Washington State Legislature.
  4. ^ "In 22nd district, stick with incumbents Doglio and Dolan". The Olympian. October 19, 2018. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  5. ^ ""You don't know Laurie Dolan. You should"". The Spokesman-Review'. December 18, 2006. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
  6. ^ Cox, Laura. "Young Democrats kick off year with speakers, pizza". The Gonzaga Bulletin. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
  7. ^ "Laurie Dolan – Democratic Member of the WA State House of Representatives". Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  8. ^ "Washington House of Representatives District 22". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-05-20.


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