Harold Hochstatter (R)

Sun., Aug. 27, 2000

Personal

Age 62. Lifelong resident of Moses Lake. Married to Paula Hochstatter, five grown children, seven grandchildren. Member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Served in Army (1959-1961).

Employment

Electrical contractor and land developer.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in general studies, Washington State University (1964).

Political history

State House of Representatives (1990-1992); state Senate (1992-present); Senate committees: Education; Energy, Technology and Telecommunications; Labor & Workforce Development; Rules.

Issues

Opposes Growth Management Act and tougher standards for shoreline development. Opposes tribal sovereignty. Opposes breaching Snake River dams. Favors tax cuts.

Finances

$80,000 as of July 21.

Web site

www.takebackwashington.com

Quote

On government bureaucracy: “Our state is being run by people who have never run for office.”

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