Bob Mccaslin (R)

Sun., Oct. 22, 2000

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Personal

Widowed and divorced. Has filed for a divorce from his third wife. He has a grown daughter and son.

Employment

Worked for Kaiser Aluminum for 18 years, real estate agent for 18 years.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sociology and economics from Washington State University.

Political history

State senator since 1980. Serves on the State and Local Government and Judiciary committees.

Issues

Improving education, repealing the state’s Growth Management Act and longer sentences for sex offenders.

Finances

Contributions: $40,530. Expenditures $9,548.86.

Quote

“We can tighten our belts by looking at things government shouldn’t be doing and spend that money on health care or education.”

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