Eric Pettigrew (born 1960) was a Democratic member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 37th district from 2003 to 2021. Pettigrew is African-American.[2] He succeeded Kip Tokuda.[3]

Eric Pettigrew
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 37th district
In office
January 13, 2003 – January 11, 2021
Preceded byKip Tokuda
Succeeded byKirsten Harris-Talley
Personal details
Born1960 (age 63–64)[1]
Los Angeles, California
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseNicole
ResidenceSeattle, Washington
Alma materOregon State University, University of Washington
Occupationprofessional sports executive

Awards

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Pettigrew was the recipient of a 2009 Fuse "Sizzle" Award, "for courageous and principled leadership based on the progressive values that make our country great." He was given the Sizzle True Patriot Award for working to identify new revenue options to balance nearly $9 billion in cuts to the Washington State 2009-2011 biennial budget.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "2019-2020 Legislative Manual" (PDF). State of Washington. 2019. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  2. ^ "African Americans in the Washington State Legislature". Washington State Library. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
  3. ^ "Our Campaigns - WA House District 37 Seat 2 Race - Nov 05, 2002". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
  4. ^ Jay Arnold. "2009 Fuse Sizzle Awards". Fuse Washington. Archived from the original on 2010-09-08.
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