Rep. Hans Dunshee (D-44)

Every two years, this scorecard sings the praises of Representative Dunshee as one of our state’s strongest environmental champions. In 2009-2010, he was instrumental in passing significant climate, energy, and green jobs bills. He was the architect of the JOBS Act, which passed onto the November 2010 ballot and would make public schools more energy efficient, creating thousands of green jobs along the way. He was also one of the Legislature’s strongest advocates for the Clean Water Act to address the stormwater runoff crisis and save Puget Sound. As Chair of the Capital Budget Committee, Rep. Dunshee is well-positioned to secure critical state dollars for natural resource programs and projects. He combines in-depth knowledge, smart tactical strategies, and strong personal relationships to achieve big victories for the environment. In 2004, Representative Dunshee was named the WCV Legislator of the Year, an award that we could bestow upon him year after year for his accomplishments.