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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> He is running for the ] in ] against incumbent Democrat ].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jesse Young for State Senate|url=http://jesseyoungforsenate.com/|access-date=October 5, 2021|language=en}}</ref> | 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> He is running for the ] in ] against incumbent Democrat ].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jesse Young for State Senate|url=http://jesseyoungforsenate.com/|access-date=October 5, 2021|language=en}}</ref> | ||
| == Controversies == | == Controversies == | ||
| 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> | 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> | ||
| In October 2017, Young was fined $1,000 by the Washington Legislative Ethics Board for campaigning on state resources and utilizing a legislative state-employed assistant to aid in his election campaigns. Young was fined an additional $500 in June 2018 for again using state resources for his campaign activities.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Orenstein|first=Walker|date=2018-06-30|title=Gig Harbor lawmaker fined again for mixing campaign work and state resources|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/gig-harbor-lawmaker-fined-again-for-mixing-campaign-work-and-state-resources/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-17|website=]|language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
| == Awards == | == Awards == | ||
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American politician from Washington| Jesse Young | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 26th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 17, 2014 (2014-01-17)Serving with Michelle Caldier | |
| Preceded by | Jan Angel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jesse Lee Young 1976 (age 48–49) 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) is an American politician and engineer serving as a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 26th district since 2014. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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. He is running for the Washington State Senate in 2022 against incumbent Democrat Emily Randall.
Controversies
In a letter dated December 13, 2016, Young was informed by an attorney for the Washington House of Representatives 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. 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." 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.
In October 2017, Young was fined $1,000 by the Washington Legislative Ethics Board for campaigning on state resources and utilizing a legislative state-employed assistant to aid in his election campaigns. Young was fined an additional $500 in June 2018 for again using state resources for his campaign activities.
Awards
- 2014 Guardians of Small Business award. Presented by NFIB.
- 2020 Guardians of Small Business. Presented by NFIB.
Personal life
Young's wife is Jennifer Young. They have six children. Young and his family live in Gig Harbor, Washington.
References
- "Legislative Manual 2021-2022" (PDF). Washington State Legislature.
- "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 for State Senate". Retrieved October 5, 2021.
- "Rep. Jesse Young restricted from supervising staff". AP News. 2017-01-31. Retrieved 2018-02-09.
- "Gig Harbor state rep restricted from supervising staff". The News Tribune. Retrieved 2018-02-09.
- "State Rep. Jesse Young restricted from supervising staff after 'hostile' behavior". Q13 FOX. 2017-01-30. Retrieved 2018-02-09.
- Orenstein, Walker (2018-06-30). "Gig Harbor lawmaker fined again for mixing campaign work and state resources". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "69 Lawmakers Win Main Street's Highest Award". nfib.com. May 12, 2014. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
- "44 Washington Legislators Named Guardians of Small Business". nfib.com. July 15, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- "Jesse Young - 26th Legislative District". www.gigharborchamber.net. Retrieved 2020-01-21.