2018 General Election Voters' Guide
Legislative District 40 - State Representative Pos. 1
Legislative

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Debra Lekanoff
(Prefers Democratic Party)

Elected Experience: No information submitted

Other Professional Experience: Swinomish Tribe Governmental Affairs Director, EPA National and Regional Tribal Operations Committee, Washington State and Tribal Water Quality Standards Roundtable Participant, Coast Salish Gathering Coordinator, Community Action of Skagit, Northwest Indian College Foundation, Skagit Democratic Delegate, Salish Sea Ecosystem Board and Billy Frank Jr. Salmon Summit Board.

Education: BA, Business Administration/Finance, Central Washington University. MA (Candidate), Public Administration, Evergreen College.

Community Service: Community, healthcare, environment and removing barriers for everyone to succeed are my priorities and are reflected in my service and my work: Dental Health Care legislation, addressing the substance abuse crisis, and phasing out invasive Atlantic Salmon.

Statement: I’m a working mom and strategic leader who’s spent 20 years serving the 40th District, Washington State, and tribal communities locally and nationally by breaking down barriers and building a foundation of collaboration. I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and work with you on progressive ideas to build opportunities in education, workforce and economic development, environmental and natural resource protections, affordable housing, and healthcare. Taking a practical approach to current issues, I will continue to build partnerships and protect the environment. I ask to be your peer and your voice in Olympia. Together, we’ll get the work done.

Contact:
(360) 770-9689