Dan Griffey
American politician
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Daniel G. Griffey (born 1970)[1] is an American firefighter and politician from Washington. Griffey is a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives. In 2014, Griffey defeated Democratic incumbent Kathy Haigh to pick up one of four House seats gained by Washington Republicans that year.[2]
Dan Griffey | |
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| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 35th district | |
| Assumed office January 12, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Kathy Haigh |
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| Born | 1970 (age 55–56) Allyn, Washington, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Dinah Griffey |
| Occupation | Firefighter |
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| Website | Campaign website Legislative website |
Career
At age 16, Griffey became a volunteer firefighter. In 1992, Griffey became a firefighter for Central Mason Fire Department in Mason County. Griffey became a lieutenant.[3][4]
Griffey is the ranking minority member on the House Local Government Committee and also sits on the Early Learning and Human Services and Public Safety Committees.[5] Representative Griffey was selected by House Republican leadership to serve as Assistant Whip.[6]
Griffey has been a leading proponent to eliminate the statute of limitations for rape.[7]
Personal life
Griffey's wife is Dinah Griffey. They have three children. Griffey and his family live in Allyn, Washington.[4]
