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Chris Stearns

Chris Stearns

American politician from Washington state

Chris Stearns is an American politician who is a Democratic member of the Washington Legislature representing the State's 47th House district for position 2.[1] He is a member of the Navajo nation.[2] Before serving in the legislature, Stearns was the first tribal member to serve on the Auburn City Council.[3]

Quick Facts Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 47th district, Preceded by ...

Early life and career

Sterns graduated from Lawrenceville School.[4] He earned a B.A. with honors in history from Williams College.[4] He graduated with a Juris Doctor degree from Cornell Law School.[4]

President Bill Clinton appointed Stearns as director of Indian affairs for the Department of Energy under Secretary Bill Richardson.[5] Stearns served as chair of the Washington State Gambling Commission and a member of the City of Seattle's Human Rights Commission.[5][6]

Stearns was elected to the Auburn City Council in 2019.[5]

Elections

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References

  1. [1]
    Stearns, Chris. Twitter https://twitter.com/stearnsauburn/status/1598365206362849280. Retrieved 2 December 2022. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. [2]
    Hyde, David (15 November 2022). "Native representation to increase in Washington Legislature". KUOW. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
  3. [3]
    Stewart-Wood, Henry (5 April 2022). "Auburn Councilmember Chris Stearns announces run for 47th District House seat". Kent Reporter. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
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    "47th District Rep.-elect Chris Stearns to step down from Auburn City Council". Auburn Reporter. 2022-12-14. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
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    "Chris Stearns". City of Auburn. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
  6. [6]
    Wolf, Jacob (5 October 2016). "Washington State Gambling Commission orders Valve to stop skins gambling". ESPN. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
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