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| |office = ] from the 26th Legislative District, Position 1 | |||
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| ⚫ | | birth_name = Jesse Lee Young | ||
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| ⚫ | | birth_date = {{Birth year and age|1976}} | ||
| |spouse = Jennifer Elizabeth Young | |||
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| |profession = business consultant and software engineer | |||
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| ⚫ | | website = {{URL| www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/jesse-young/|Official website}} | ||
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| '''Jesse Young''' is an ] politician, who was appointed to the ] on January 17, 2014 to succeed ] following the latter's election to the ].<ref>. '']'', January 17, 2014.</ref> He represents the 26th District as a member of the ]. | |||
| '''Jesse Lee Young''' (born 1976)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Legislative Manual 2021-2022|url=https://leg.wa.gov/LIC/Documents/Historical/Legislative%20Manuals/Legislative%20Manual%20-%20Red%20Book%202021_ONLINE.pdf|publisher=]}}</ref> is an American politician who served as a member of the ] for the ] from 2014 to 2023. He is a member of the ]. | |||
| Young, a business consultant from ],<ref>. ''The News Tribune'', December 4, 2013.</ref> ((needs new link, this is broken.)) also previously ran for election to the ] in the ] and ] elections, but was not elected. | |||
| == Early life and education == | |||
| ==Bridge proposal== | |||
| Born in ], Young was raised in the ] neighborhood of ], where he spent some of his childhood homeless. Young eventually graduated from ] and was accepted to the ]. 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 of Science degree in management information systems from the ] at the ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jesseyoung.houserepublicans.wa.gov/about/|title=About Rep. Jesse Young|website=Jesse Young|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-21}}</ref> | |||
| An item Young inserted into a transportation budget proposal in April 2015 attracted some national attention. Young proposed $90,000 be spent on studying whether it would be feasible to repurpose retired ]s to build a ] between ] and ]. The budget passed the state House.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2015/04/10/a-washington-state-representative-wants-to-build-a-bridge-out-of-retired-aircraft-carriers/|agency=The Washington Post|title=A Washington state representative wants to build a bridge out of retired aircraft carriers|first=Reid|last=Wilson|date=April 10, 2015|accessdate=April 10, 2015}}</ref> | |||
| == |
== 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, succeeding ] following the latter's election to the ].<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140125173023/http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2014/jan/17/councils-appoint-jesse-young-and-graham-hunt-state/#axzz2qnyujjZd |date=2014-01-25 }}. '']'', January 17, 2014.</ref> He ran for a seat in the Washington State Senate in ], losing to incumbent Democrat ].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jesse Young for State Senate|url=http://jesseyoungforsenate.com/|access-date=October 5, 2021|language=en|archive-date=October 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007032339/http://jesseyoungforsenate.com/|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
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| == 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 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/|access-date=2021-09-17|website=]|language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
| One of his more controversial bills was to create an Aircraft Carrier Bridge spanning from Port orchard to Bremerton.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.kiro7.com/news/proposal-washington-state-bridge-made-out-retired-/43458791/ | title=Proposal: Washington state bridge made out of retired Navy aircraft carriers | date=13 April 2015 }}</ref> | |||
| In 2020 during a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest in Gig Harbor, Washington, Jesse Young was joined by counter-protestors wearing rifles, other firearms and ammunition.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/g-news/article243312361.html | date=9 June 2020 |url-access=subscription }}</ref> | |||
| == Awards == | |||
| * 2014 Guardians of Small Business award. Presented by ].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nfib.com/content/news/washington/69-lawmakers-win-main-streets-highest-award-65593/ |title=69 Lawmakers Win Main Street's Highest Award |website=nfib.com |date=May 12, 2014 |accessdate=September 20, 2021 |archive-date=November 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126222746/https://www.nfib.com/content/news/washington/69-lawmakers-win-main-streets-highest-award-65593/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> | |||
| * 2020 Guardians of Small Business. Presented by ].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nfib.com/content/news/guardian-of-small-business/44-washington-legislators-named-guardians-of-small-business/ |title=44 Washington Legislators Named Guardians of Small Business |website=nfib.com |date=July 15, 2020 |accessdate=September 13, 2021}}</ref> | |||
| == Personal life == | |||
| Young's wife is Jennifer Young. They have six children. Young and his family live in ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gigharborchamber.net/list/member/jesse-young-26th-legislative-district-247|title=Jesse Young - 26th Legislative District|website=www.gigharborchamber.net|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-21}}</ref> | |||
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Latest revision as of 20:18, 13 December 2024
American politician from Washington| Jesse Young | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 26th district | |
| In office January 17, 2014 (2014-01-17) – January 9, 2023 (2023-01-09) | |
| Preceded by | Jan Angel |
| Succeeded by | Spencer Hutchins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jesse Lee Young 1976 (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) is an American politician who served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives for the 26th district from 2014 to 2023. 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 of Science degree in management information systems from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.
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, succeeding Jan Angel following the latter's election to the Washington State Senate. He ran for a seat in the Washington State Senate in 2022, losing to 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.
One of his more controversial bills was to create an Aircraft Carrier Bridge spanning from Port orchard to Bremerton.
In 2020 during a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest in Gig Harbor, Washington, Jesse Young was joined by counter-protestors wearing rifles, other firearms and ammunition.
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" Archived 2014-01-25 at the Wayback Machine. Kitsap Sun, January 17, 2014.
- "Jesse Young for State Senate". Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. 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.
- "Proposal: Washington state bridge made out of retired Navy aircraft carriers". 13 April 2015.
- . 9 June 2020 https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/g-news/article243312361.html.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - "69 Lawmakers Win Main Street's Highest Award". nfib.com. May 12, 2014. Archived from the original on November 26, 2020. 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.