Dave Quall
American politician (1936–2020)
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David Spencer Quall (January 26, 1936 – November 12, 2020) was an American educator and politician who served as a Democratic member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 40th district from 1993 to 2011.
January 26, 1936
Dave Quall | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 40th district | |
| In office January 11, 1993 – January 10, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Harriet Spanel |
| Succeeded by | Kristine Lytton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Spencer Quall January 26, 1936 Bellingham, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | November 12, 2020 (aged 84) Mount Vernon, Washington, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Seattle Pacific University (MEd) |
Biography
Quall attended Seattle Pacific University and earned a master's degree in Education Guidance and Counseling in 1974. He worked for thirty-eight years in education.
As a representative, he served as Chair of the Education Committee, and he has been a member of the Economic Development, Agriculture and Trade Committee.
His legislative priorities were to "help public schools meet the new high standards of Education Reform," "Increasing family-wage jobs and a healthy economic climate," and to make "home-ownership affordable for young families starting out".[1]
In 2006 he faced Republican challenger Yoshe Revelle for Representative District No. 40, Position No. 1 and easily defeated him with the help of campaign manager Miriam Witt.
He died on November 12, 2020, at age 84.[2]