Strom Peterson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 21st district | |
| Assumed office January 12, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Helen Roberts |
| Member of the Snohomish County Council from the 3rd district | |
| Assumed office September 29, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Stephanie Wright |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Strom Howard Peterson 1967 or 1968 (age 55–56)[1] Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.[2] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Maria Montalvo |
| Residence | Edmonds, Washington |
| Alma mater | University of New Mexico (BA) |
Strom Howard Peterson[3] (born 1967 or 1968) is a member of the Washington State House of Representatives representing the 21st Legislative District.[4] In September 2022, Peterson was appointed to serve on the Snohomish County Council.[5]
Political career
Strom was appointed to the Edmonds City Council in 2009. He retained his seat in 2009 and was reelected to the Council in 2013.[6] He served for two years as the Council's President.
Strom finished second in the August primary, defeating three other Democratic candidates.[7] In the November election, Strom defeated McPheeters with over 60% of the vote [8]
Peterson sponsored legislation banning assault weapons, which passed the house in March 2023.[9]
References
- ↑ "Edmonds councilman ready for new role in Olympia". HeraldNet. November 9, 2014. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ↑ "Strom Peterson Biography". Washington House Democrats. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
- ↑ "Idros Allington Kibbe Howard". Albuquerque Journal. July 7, 1995. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
- ↑ "Strom Peterson – Democratic Member of the WA State House of Representatives". Archived from the original on March 24, 2021. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ↑ Dunn, Kayla J. (September 29, 2022). "State Rep. Peterson appointed to Snohomish County Council". The Everett Herald. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ↑ "Building heights, growth top issues for Edmonds council candidates | HeraldNet.com - Local news". Archived from the original on November 10, 2014. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
- ↑ "Leaders emerge in three legislative districts". HeraldNet.com. August 5, 2014. Archived from the original on May 30, 2021. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ↑ "Legislative District 21". Archived from the original on November 10, 2014. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
- ↑ "The banning of assault weapons is one step closer to becoming law as it passes the house". Retrieved March 10, 2023.
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