Tana Senn

Tana Senn
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 41st district
In office
September 9, 2013 – January 15, 2025
Serving with My-Linh Thai
Preceded byMarcie Maxwell
Personal details
Born1971 (age 52–53)
Illinois, U.S.[1]
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceMercer Island, Washington
Alma materWashington University (BA)
Columbia University (MPA, MPP)
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Tana Senn (born 1971) is an American politician who has represented the 41st legislative district in the Washington House of Representatives since 2013.

Early life and education

Raised in the Los Angeles suburb of Pacific Palisades, Senn attended Washington University in St. Louis for her undergraduate education.[2] She earned a degree in education.[3] She went on to attend Columbia University for graduate school, studying public policy and administration.[4][5] She is a first cousin once-removed of former Washington state Insurance Commissioner Deborah Senn.[6]

Political career

Senn was initially selected by the King County Council on September 9, 2013, to replace State Representative Marcie Maxwell and then elected in November 2014 with 63% of the vote.[7]

Senn was first appointed to the Mercer Island City Council in January 2012.[8] She was elected to a full 4-year term in November 2013, having run unopposed.[9]

After the resignation of Representative Maxwell, Senn was selected by the Democratic Party Precinct Committee Officers on August 21, 2013 for appointment by the King County Council to the Washington House of Representatives.[10]

On December 18, 2024, Senn was appointed by governor-elect Bob Ferguson to lead the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.[11]

References

  1. ^ "2019-2020 Legislative Manual" (PDF). State of Washington. 2019. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  2. ^ "Mercer Island Councilwoman Tana Senn To Seek Full Term in November Election". Mercer Island, WA Patch. 2013-03-20. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  3. ^ Demkovich, Laurel (2024-12-19). "Ferguson taps Mercer Island representative to lead children's services agency • Washington State Standard". Washington State Standard. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  4. ^ Demkovich, Laurel (2024-12-19). "Ferguson taps Mercer Island representative to lead children's services agency • Washington State Standard". Washington State Standard. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  5. ^ "Tana Senn : People : Museum : Washington State Jewish Historical Society". www.wsjhs.org. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  6. ^ "From Generation to Generation". huffingtonpost.com. February 18, 2009. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  7. ^ Staff Reporter (Sep 9, 2013). "Islander Tana Senn is elected as 41st District representative". Mercer Island Reporter. Retrieved Feb 5, 2021.
  8. ^ "City of Mercer Island - Staff Directory". www.mercergov.org. Archived from the original on 2011-07-13.
  9. ^ "UPDATE: Grausz and Wong still lead in council races". Mercer Island Reporter. Nov 5, 2013. Retrieved Feb 5, 2021.
  10. ^ "King County Council Recommends Senn for 41st District Seat". Mercer Island, WA Patch. Sep 5, 2013. Retrieved Feb 5, 2021.
  11. ^ Demkovich, Laurel (2024-12-19). "Ferguson taps Mercer Island representative to lead children's services agency • Washington State Standard". Washington State Standard. Retrieved 2024-12-19.


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