Biography

PERSONAL:
Born in Auburn, Washington
Husband: John Lantz
Daughter and Son-in-law: Martha Lantz and Andy Fitz - Grandson: Owen Nelsen Fitz, Granddaughter, Allison Jane Fitz
Son and Daughter-in-law: Peter and Heather Lantz - Grandson: Justin Taylor Lantz, Granddaughters, Megan Michelle Lantz & Melissa Joyce Lantz
Son: Andrew Lantz

EDUCATION:
B.A. International Relations, Stanford University
J.D., University of Puget Sound School of Law

EMPLOYMENT:
Formerly an attorney in private practice with a focus on land use and immigration law.

GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE:
Has served as state representative to the 26th District since 1997. Sixth term in office.

HOUSE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
Judiciary - Chair
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Subcommittee on Appropriations, General Government and Audit Review

SELECT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
Civil Legal Aid Oversight Committee
Public Defense Advisory Committee
Washington State Tourism Commission
Dissolution Task Force
Board for Judicial Administration's Court Funding Task Force, Subcommittee on Implementation Strategies
Crystal Clear Initiative Committee, an ad hoc committee dealing with police perpetrated domestic violence, co-chaired by Justice Barbara Matson and Attorney Debra Hannula
Supreme Court Task Force on Civil Legal Services for the Indigent
Statute Law Committee

LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES:
Education - Lifelong Learning
Economic Prosperity
Environmental Quality and Protection
Transportation Fairness for the West Sound
Equal Justice

AWARDS:
Washington State Art Alliance Louis Miller Advocacy Award - Sept.2003
Legislative Star Award, Washington State Association of County Clerks - 2001-2002
Legislator of the Year, District and Municipal Judges Association - 2002
Anchor Award, Washington Credit Union League - 2001

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Member, Kitsap County Law and Justice Advisory Council
Member, Pierce County Law and Justice Council
Member, Board of Directors, Communities in Schools of Peninsula
Co-founder and past president, City Club of Tacoma
Founder, Peninsula Heritage Land Trust
Former trustee, Pierce County Library District
Member, Advisory Board, Women of Vision of Tacoma
Co-Chair, Heritage Caucus - 2003
Board member, Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition - 2003

OTHER ELECTIVE OFFICES:
Director, Peninsula Light Co., 1991-1997