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Marko Liias

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Won the General, 2022 Washington State Senate District 21

Won the General, 2012 Washington State house District 21-Position 2

Washington State Senate, District 21 (2014 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Marko Liias
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Birth Date:
    07/17/1981
  • Birth Place:
    Edmonds, WA
  • Home City:
    Mukilteo, WA
  • Religion:
    Christian
  • Father's Occupation:
    Carpenter
  • Mother's Occupation:
    School Lunch Lady
Personal Details

Education

  • Certificate, Government, John F. Kennedy, Harvard University, 2009
  • MPA, University of Washington, 2003-2007
  • BSFS, international Politics, Georgetown University, 1999-2003

Professional Experience

  • Certificate, Government, John F. Kennedy, Harvard University, 2009
  • MPA, University of Washington, 2003-2007
  • BSFS, international Politics, Georgetown University, 1999-2003
  • Associate Faculty, Everett Community College, 2018-present
  • Small Business Owner, Green Residential Construction
  • Researcher, KING-5
  • Freelance Reporter, Mukilteo Beacon
  • Intern, United States Congressman Eliot Engel of New York
  • Intern, United States Congressman Jay Inslee of Washington
  • Policy Analyst, City of Mukilteo, 2014-2017
  • Senior Advisor, Friends of Maria, 2012
  • Vice President, Rick Liias Construction Incorporated, 2003-2008
  • President/Managing Director, Regal Homes Limited Liability Company, 2003-2007
  • Administrative Assistant, Georgetown University, 1999-2003

Political Experience

  • Certificate, Government, John F. Kennedy, Harvard University, 2009
  • MPA, University of Washington, 2003-2007
  • BSFS, international Politics, Georgetown University, 1999-2003
  • Associate Faculty, Everett Community College, 2018-present
  • Small Business Owner, Green Residential Construction
  • Researcher, KING-5
  • Freelance Reporter, Mukilteo Beacon
  • Intern, United States Congressman Eliot Engel of New York
  • Intern, United States Congressman Jay Inslee of Washington
  • Policy Analyst, City of Mukilteo, 2014-2017
  • Senior Advisor, Friends of Maria, 2012
  • Vice President, Rick Liias Construction Incorporated, 2003-2008
  • President/Managing Director, Regal Homes Limited Liability Company, 2003-2007
  • Administrative Assistant, Georgetown University, 1999-2003
  • Majority Floor Leader, Washington State Senate, 2018-present
  • Senator, Washington State Senate, District 21, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Washington State Lieutenant Governor, 2020
  • Candidate, Washington State Senate, District 21, 2018
  • Minority Floor Leader, Washington State Senate, 2017-2018
  • State Representative, Washington State House of Representatives, 2008-2014
  • Council Member, City Council, City of Mukilteo, 2006-2008

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Economic Resilience of Maritime and Manufacturing in Washington, Joint Task Force, Washington State Senate

Former Member, Education Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Member, Higher Education Committee, Washington State Senate

Former Member, Technology, Energy and Communications Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Ranking Minority Member, Transportation Committee, Washington State Senate

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Environment, Energy and Technology Committee

Member, Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee

Member, Joint Committee on Employment Relations

Member, Joint Legislative Task Force on Water Resource Mitigation

Member, Joint Legislative Task Force on Water Supply

Member, Rules Committee

Member, Ways and Means Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Certificate, Government, John F. Kennedy, Harvard University, 2009
  • MPA, University of Washington, 2003-2007
  • BSFS, international Politics, Georgetown University, 1999-2003
  • Associate Faculty, Everett Community College, 2018-present
  • Small Business Owner, Green Residential Construction
  • Researcher, KING-5
  • Freelance Reporter, Mukilteo Beacon
  • Intern, United States Congressman Eliot Engel of New York
  • Intern, United States Congressman Jay Inslee of Washington
  • Policy Analyst, City of Mukilteo, 2014-2017
  • Senior Advisor, Friends of Maria, 2012
  • Vice President, Rick Liias Construction Incorporated, 2003-2008
  • President/Managing Director, Regal Homes Limited Liability Company, 2003-2007
  • Administrative Assistant, Georgetown University, 1999-2003
  • Majority Floor Leader, Washington State Senate, 2018-present
  • Senator, Washington State Senate, District 21, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Washington State Lieutenant Governor, 2020
  • Candidate, Washington State Senate, District 21, 2018
  • Minority Floor Leader, Washington State Senate, 2017-2018
  • State Representative, Washington State House of Representatives, 2008-2014
  • Council Member, City Council, City of Mukilteo, 2006-2008
  • Member/Former Treasurer, American Society for Public Administration, 2003-present
  • Member, Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish County, 2003-present
  • Precinct Committee Officer, Mukilteo, present
  • Member, Built Green of King and Snohomish County, 2004-2008
  • Alternate Board Member, Community Transit, 2006-2008
  • Member, Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce, 2004-2008
  • Board Member, Puget Sound Economic Development District, 2007-2008
  • Alternate Board Member, Puget Sound Regional Council, 2006-2008
  • Board Member, Salmon Recovery Council/WRIA 8, 2007-2008
  • Delegate, Snohomish County Tomorrow, 2006-2008
  • Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee, National League of Cities, 2007
  • Board Member, Snohomish Health District, 2007
  • Board Member, Snohomish County Board of Equalization, 2004-2006
  • Chair, Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival Association, 2005
  • Board Member, Snohomish County Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board, 2003-2004
  • Student Director, Mukilteo School Board, 1997-1999

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Housing Hero, Low Income Housing Alliance; Business Champion, Snohomish County Chambers of Commerce.

  • Carpenter

Favorite Movie:

Shawshank Redemption

Favorite Musician:

Johnny Cash

Favorite President and Why:

John F. Kennedy

Favorite TV Shows:

The Office

Favorite Type of Music:

80s Rock, Folk, Blues

Favorite Vacation Spot:

Finland

  • School Lunch Lady

State Bills
Events

2020

Dec. 15
Fundraiser and Informational for Recall Fortney

Tue 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM PST

Oct. 29
Thursday Phone Bank for Marko!

Thur PDT

Oct. 27
Tuesday Phone Bank for Marko!

Tue 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM PDT

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