Representative Mike Sells Biography

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Mike Sells

Representative Mike Sells's Biography

Full Name:	Mike Sells
Office:	State House (WA) - 38 Position 2, Democratic
First Elected:	11/02/2004
Last Elected:	11/06/2012
Next Election:	2014

Gender:	Male
Family:	Wife: Gayle; 2 Children: Andy, Amy
Birth Date:	07/28/1945
Birth Place:	Seattle, WA
Home City:	Everett, WA
Religion:	Unaffiliated

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Fifth-Year Teacher Certification, University of Washington, 1971
BA, Education/History, Central Washington University, 1967

Representative, Washington State House of Representatives, 2004-present
Precinct Committee Officer, Democratic Party, 1980-1985

Member, Everett Housing Authority Board, 1981-2006
Board Member, Salary Commission, City of Everett, 1998
Member, Washington State Governor's Citizen's Advisory Committee, 1992-1993
Member, Snohomish County Tomorrow, 1990-1991
Member, Washington State Temporary Special Levy Study Commission, 1972-1973
Former Member, Education Appropriations and Oversight Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Trade Policy Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Snohomish County Labor Council, American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organization, 1976-present
President, Everett Education Association, 1981-1998
Teacher, Everett School District, 1967-1991
President, Local 772, Everett Federation of Teachers, 1969-1980

Board Member, Snohomish County Citizen Advisory, 2004-present
Member, Snohomish County Economic Development Council, 1981-present
Vice Chair, Central Washington University Board of Trustees, 1995-2006
Member, Snohomish County Workforce Development Council, 2006
Member, Strategic Planning Committee, Everett Public Library, 2004
Member, City of Everett's Shoreline Public Access Advisory Committee, 2003
President, Everett Education Association, 1981-1998
Board Member, Everett Area Chamber of Commerce, 1992-1993
Board Member, Snohomish County Tomorrow, 1990-1991
Vice President, Snohomish County United Way, 1985
Board Member, Snohomish County United Way, 1982-1985
Member, Central Washington University Alumni Association
Member, Snohomish County Needs Assessment on Housing