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| == Career == | == Career == | ||
| Young began his career as an IT consultant for major corporations before entering state government. Young was appointed to the ] on January 17, 2014 to succeed ] following the latter's election to the ].<ref>. '']'', January 17, 2014.</ref> Young is a member of the ]. He has filed paperwork to run for the ] in ] against Democrat ]. | Young began his career as an IT consultant for major corporations before entering state government. Young was appointed to the ] on January 17, 2014 to succeed ] following the latter's election to the ].<ref>. '']'', January 17, 2014.</ref> Young is a member of the ]. He has filed paperwork to run for the ] in ] against Democrat ]. | ||
| === Controversy === | |||
| In a letter dated December 13, 2016, Young was informed by an attorney for the ] that he was being restricted from interacting directly with his legislative assistants and was no longer eligible to have a district office for the period of one year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.apnews.com/5e56c742aa754dfab46bbeed10b056b5|title=Rep. Jesse Young restricted from supervising staff|date=2017-01-31|website=AP News|access-date=2018-02-09}}</ref> The letter stated that the actions were taken as a result of "credible and serious" allegations of a "pattern of hostile and intimidating behavior." Legislative aides and other colleagues alleged that this behavior included "screaming fits," "meltdowns," and "crude references to the female anatomy."<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/politics-government/article145917604.html|title=Gig Harbor state rep restricted from supervising staff|newspaper=The News Tribune|access-date=2018-02-09|language=en}}</ref> The letter further stated that the restrictions might be removed if Young were to complete an anger management training program, a management training program, and respectful workplace training.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://q13fox.com/2017/01/30/state-rep-jesse-young-restricted-from-supervising-staff-after-hostile-behavior/|title=State Rep. Jesse Young restricted from supervising staff after ‘hostile’ behavior|date=2017-01-30|website=Q13 FOX|access-date=2018-02-09}}</ref> | |||
| == Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
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| Jesse Young | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 26th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 17, 2014 (2014-01-17) | |
| Preceded by | Jan Angel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jesse Lee Young 1976 or 1977 (age 47–48) Boise, Idaho, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 6 |
| Residence(s) | Gig Harbor, Washington, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Notre Dame (BS) |
| Website | Official website |
Jesse Lee Young (born 1976 or 1977) is an American politician who serves as a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 26th District.
Early life and education
Born in Boise, Idaho, Young was raised in the Hilltop neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington, where he spent some of his childhood homeless. Young eventually graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and was accepted to the University of Notre Dame. In college, Young competed on the track team as a pole vaulter and worked in the dining hall to pay his tuition. In 1999, Young earned a bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from the Mendoza College of Business.
Career
Young began his career as an IT consultant for major corporations before entering state government. Young was appointed to the Washington House of Representatives on January 17, 2014 to succeed Jan Angel following the latter's election to the Washington State Senate. Young is a member of the Republican Party. He has filed paperwork to run for the Washington State Senate in 2022 against Democrat Emily Randall.
Personal life
Young lives with his wife and six children in Gig Harbor, Washington.
References
- "Republican challengers say Dicks is vulnerable". Seattle Times. 10 August 2010. Archived from the original on 4 December 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- "About Rep. Jesse Young". Jesse Young. Retrieved 2020-01-21.
- "Councils appoint Jesse Young and Graham Hunt to state House seats". Kitsap Sun, January 17, 2014.
- "Jesse Young - 26th Legislative District". www.gigharborchamber.net. Retrieved 2020-01-21.
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