Brian Sullivan (politician)
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Brian J. Sullivan was elected to the Snohomish County Council
in November 2007, and took office in January 2008. He represents County Council District 2, which includes the cities of Everett
and Mukilteo, as well as portions of unincorporated Snohomish County. He resigned from the Legislature effective January 5, 2008 and was succeeded by Marko Liias
.
Born in Butte, Montana
, Sullivan previously served as a state representative representing the 21st Legislative District (2001–2008), Mayor
of Mukilteo (1990–1997), and as a City Councilmember in Mukilteo (1986–1989). He was first elected to the House in 2001, defeating Republican Joe Marine in a race that broke a 49–49 tie in the Washington House of Representatives
. He also served as the chair of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
In addition to his public service, he has served as the Coordinator for Snohomish County Tomorrow, a local planning agency in Snohomish County, and as a small business owner of Riley's in Mukilteo. He studied political science at Central Washington University
and the University of Washington
, and he is a graduate of Mariner High School
in Everett, WA. He is married with two children.
in the August 2007 primary election.
In the November general election, Sullivan faced Republican Bill Cooper of Mukilteo and received 68% of the vote. Shortly after the election, he announced that he would resign from the State House of Representatives.
County council
A county council is the elected administrative body governing an area known as a county. This term has slightly different meanings in different countries.-United Kingdom:...
in November 2007, and took office in January 2008. He represents County Council District 2, which includes the cities of Everett
Everett
- Places :* Everett, Washington, the county seat and largest city in Washington state's Snohomish County*Naval Station Everett* Everett, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County, Massachusetts north of Boston* Everett, Pennsylvania, in Bedford County, Pennsylvania...
and Mukilteo, as well as portions of unincorporated Snohomish County. He resigned from the Legislature effective January 5, 2008 and was succeeded by Marko Liias
Marko Liias
Marko Liias is an American politician from Washington. He is currently a Democratic member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 21st legislative district...
.
Born in Butte, Montana
Butte, Montana
Butte is a city in Montana and the county seat of Silver Bow County, United States. In 1977, the city and county governments consolidated to form the sole entity of Butte-Silver Bow. As of the 2010 census, Butte's population was 34,200...
, Sullivan previously served as a state representative representing the 21st Legislative District (2001–2008), Mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Mukilteo (1990–1997), and as a City Councilmember in Mukilteo (1986–1989). He was first elected to the House in 2001, defeating Republican Joe Marine in a race that broke a 49–49 tie in the Washington House of Representatives
Washington House of Representatives
The Washington House of Representatives is the lower house of the Washington State Legislature, the legislature of the U.S. State of Washington. It is composed of 98 Representatives from 49 districts, each of which elects two members. All members of the House are elected to a two-year term without...
. He also served as the chair of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
In addition to his public service, he has served as the Coordinator for Snohomish County Tomorrow, a local planning agency in Snohomish County, and as a small business owner of Riley's in Mukilteo. He studied political science at Central Washington University
Central Washington University
Central Washington University, often abbreviated CWU, is a public university in Ellensburg, Washington in the United States.This location was selected by the state legislature as a consolation prize after Ellensburg lost its bid to be state capital...
and the University of Washington
University of Washington
University of Washington is a public research university, founded in 1861 in Seattle, Washington, United States. The UW is the largest university in the Northwest and the oldest public university on the West Coast. The university has three campuses, with its largest campus in the University...
, and he is a graduate of Mariner High School
Mariner High School (Everett, Washington)
Mariner High School is located south of Everett, Washington in the Mukilteo School District. It was built in Everett, Washington in 1970 as the only high school serving the Mukilteo School District, until 1993 when Kamiak High School opened. Its school colors are Blue, Gold, and Silver. Mariner’s...
in Everett, WA. He is married with two children.
Snohomish County Council campaign
In December 2006, Brian Sullivan announced that he would be a candidate for the Snohomish County Council in November 2007. After finishing the legislative session in April 2007, Sullivan launched his campaign and defeated Democratic State Senator Jean BerkeyJean Berkey
Jean Berkey was a Washington State Senator for the 38th District. She placed third in an August, 2010 primary election and was eliminated from the general election per Washington state's 'top two' primary system. Her term ended in January, 2011....
in the August 2007 primary election.
In the November general election, Sullivan faced Republican Bill Cooper of Mukilteo and received 68% of the vote. Shortly after the election, he announced that he would resign from the State House of Representatives.