Steve Hobbs - Washington State Senator

State: Washington

Office: State Senator (44th District)

Website: http://www.electhobbs.com

Steve Hobbs was elected to the Washington State Senate in 2006, and represents the 44th Legislative District – a suburban area north of Seattle where he has been involved in political and community activities in for many years.

Although Hobbs has always been involved in civic life and has a bachelor’s degree in political science, his military experience exerts a significant influence on his political career.

Hobbs enlisted in the Army Reserve in 1988. After attending the University of Washington, he went on active duty with the U.S. Army in 1996, where he rose to the rank of captain. He served as an Infantry Platoon Leader in Kosovo in 2000, and was deployed to Iraq in 2004 where he was assigned to an anti-terrorism unit. He left active duty in 2005, and continues to serve in the Army National Guard.

As a member of the Legislature, Hobbs has been especially devoted to veterans’ issues, sponsoring numerous bills to ensure that former members of the military have access to services and benefits that they require. His more formal assignments include serving as the vice-chair of the Senate Financial Institutions & Insurance Committee, and seats on the Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee and the Ways & Means Committee.

In addition to serving in the Washington Senate, Hobbs maintains memberships in many community groups, including the Lake Stevens Rotary, and Southeast Snohomish YMCA. He is also involved in veterans’ activities with the Army and Air Force Mutual Aid Association, the American Legion, and the Nisei Veterans Chapter of Seattle. He is also a member of the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs.

Steve and his wife, Pamela, have three children and live in Lake Stevens.