Bob Sump (R)

Wed., Oct. 18, 2000

Personal

Married to Brenda; three adult children.

Employment

Retired heavy equipment mechanic for Echo Bay Minerals in Republic and, previously, Washington Irrigation and Development Co. coal mine in Centralia, Wash.; also operated service stations and repair shops in Olympia area.

Education

Graduate of Mary Brantley High School in Houston.

Political history

7th District state representative since January 1997; vice chairman of House Natural Resources Committee.

Issues

Protection of resource industries, private property rights, personal freedoms.

Finances

$26,867.63 cash and in-kind contributions as of Oct. 17.

Quote

“I have faith in the typical American citizen. I don’t think we need to shackle him down and have so many doubts about his good sense and intelligence.”

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