Jane Hague
Encyclopedia
Jane Hague is a current member of the Metropolitan King County Council
in Washington state in the United States
. She represents District 6, which encompasses the cities and towns of Beaux Arts, Bellevue, Clyde Hill, Hunts Point, Kirkland, Medina, Mercer Island, Redmond, and Yarrow Bay.
(2000-2001), and was one of the founding Board of Directors for Sound Transit
(1996-2002).
during the merger of Metro with King County Government. In 1996 she was elected Chair.
Prior to 2007 Hague was easily reelected four times with little or no opposition. In June 2007, she was cited for suspicion of Driving under influence
. She pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and publicly apologized to her constituents, fellow council members, and police. Despite the controversy she won reelection by 17 points; 57% to 40%.
Hague currently serves as Vice Chair of the Council.
King County Council
The Metropolitan King County Council, the legislative body of King County, Washington, consists of nine members elected by district. The Council adopts laws, sets policy, and holds final approval over the budget...
in Washington state in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. She represents District 6, which encompasses the cities and towns of Beaux Arts, Bellevue, Clyde Hill, Hunts Point, Kirkland, Medina, Mercer Island, Redmond, and Yarrow Bay.
Personal
Hague lives in Bellevue and is married to businessman and civic leader Ed Springman. She enjoys cycling, skiing, and mountain climbing. Prior to joining the Council she served as the Manager of Records and Elections for King County, and was an elected member of the Bellevue City Council. She has been on the King County Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors (1999-2009), elected President of the National Association of CountiesNational Association of Counties
The National Association of Counties is an organization that represents county governments in the United States.The National Association of Counties is the only national organization that represents county governments in the United States. Founded in 1935, NACo provides essential services to the...
(2000-2001), and was one of the founding Board of Directors for Sound Transit
Sound Transit
Sound Transit has been the popular name of Washington state's Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority since September 19, 1999. It was formed in 1996 by the Snohomish, King, and Pierce County Councils...
(1996-2002).
Electoral history
Hague was first elected to the council in 1994 as a RepublicanRepublican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
during the merger of Metro with King County Government. In 1996 she was elected Chair.
Prior to 2007 Hague was easily reelected four times with little or no opposition. In June 2007, she was cited for suspicion of Driving under influence
Driving under the influence
Driving under the influence is the act of driving a motor vehicle with blood levels of alcohol in excess of a legal limit...
. She pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and publicly apologized to her constituents, fellow council members, and police. Despite the controversy she won reelection by 17 points; 57% to 40%.
Hague currently serves as Vice Chair of the Council.