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Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson, serving the 36th District Serving Seattle, including Magnolia, Queen Anne, Phinney Ridge and parts of Ballard, Crown Hill, Denny Regrade, Fremont, Greenwood, Lake Union, Loyal Heights and Sunset Hill. |
Biography
DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH:
9/3/46 - Salem, Oregon
FAMILY:
Husband: John Birnel
Children: Chloe & Noah Birnel
EDUCATION:
B.S. in Journalism, University of Oregon
M.S.W., University of Hawaii
Post-graduate work in Business and Public Administration
EMPLOYMENT:
Author
Former Executive Director, Bellevue Schools Foundation
Former Executive Director, North Seattle Youth Services
Former Program Development, Director, National CASA Association
Former Program Manager, Echo Glen Treatment Center
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
Human Services--Chair
Transportation
Ecology and Parks
Family Policy Council
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Ballard Family Support Center Leadership Team
Founder, Treehouse
Past Chair, Washington Coalition of Public Schools Foundation
Past Board Member, Children's Alliance
Infant, toddler early intervention program - State Interagency Coordinating Council
AWARDS:
American Foundation for the Blind - Catherine Gallagher Award
Home Care Association of Washington - 1998 Legislator of the Year
Washington Association of Juvenile Court Administrators - Justice Award
YEARS IN HOUSE:
7th Term
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES:
Security for children and families
Quality education
Clean and safe environment
Safe and practical transportation solution