Cathy Pearsall-Stipek (née Pearsall; born April 18, 1932) is a former American politician who served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 1977 to 1979. She represented Washington's 29th legislative district as a Democrat.[1] She served on several committees, including as vice-chair of the labor committee.[2]
Cathy Pearsall-Stipek | |
|---|---|
| Pierce County Auditor | |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 29th district | |
| In office January 10, 1977 – January 8, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Parker |
| Succeeded by | Wendell B. Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cathy Pearsall April 18, 1932 Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Bates Technical College (certificate); University of Washington |
| Occupation | Store owner |
After leaving the legislature, she served in many other positions in local government, including the Tacoma School Board (1983–1989), Pierce County Council (1989–1993), Pierce County Auditor (1993–2002), on the Pierce County Charter Review Commission, and at the appointment of Governor Jay Inslee, on the board of Bates Technical College.[3]
Outside the legislature, she was president of consulting and training business Votes Count, Inc. until retiring in 2015.[3] She also owns or owned two other businesses, Custom Drapery Shop and Cathy's Custom Décor. She is married with six children.[2]
References edit
- ^ "State of Washington: Members of the Legislature 1889-2019" (PDF). Washington Legislative Information Center. Brad Hendrickson, Secretary of the Senate; Bernard C. Dean, Chief Clerk House of Representatives. February 2019. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ a b "Cathy Pearsall" (PDF). Women in the Legislature. Washington State Legislature. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ a b "Governor Inslee Appoints Cathy Pearsall-Stipek to Bates Technical College Board". SouthSoundTalk. November 17, 2015. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
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