Sharon Tomiko Santos

Infobox State Representative


name=Sharon Tomiko Santos

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state_house=Washington
state=Washington
district=37th
term=1998 -
preceded=
succeeded=Incumbent
party=Democratic
date of birth=
place of birth=
date of death=
place of death=
alma_mater=Master of Arts, Northeastern University (1988); Bachelor of Arts, The Evergreen State College (1985)
occupation=Retail banking,Nonprofit management and fundraising
residence= Covington, Washington
Divorced
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Sharon Tomiko Santos (born July 5, 1961 in San Francisco, California), American politician, is a Washington State representative representing the 37th legislative district. She has served as the majority whip since 2001.

Legislature

Santos was first elected state representative in 1998. She currently serves on the Education; Finance; Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection; and Rules committees. Her legislative priorities include:
*Education
*Community Economic Development
*Health Care
*Affordable Housing [ [http://www.housedemocrats.wa.gov/members/santos/bio.asp Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos: 37th District, Washington State House Democrats ] ]

Current House Committee Assignments

*Education
*Finance
*Financial Institutions and Insurance

Education

Santos earned a Bachelor's degree from Evergreen State College and earned a Master's Degree from Northeastern University.

Public and Community Service

*Executive Policy Staff, King County
*United Way of King County, Seattle Community Council
*YMCA Youth and Government Advisory Board
*Japanese American National Museum Advisory Board
*Japanese American Citizens League, Seattle Chapter Board
*Council for Pacific Asian Theology

Awards

References

External links

* [http://www.housedemocrats.wa.gov/members/santos/bio.asp Official Biography]
* [http://www1.leg.wa.gov/House/santos/ Contact Information]