Meet Sam

Effective Leadership

As your current 39th District State Representative, Sam has a proven history of reaching out and finding solutions that work in an effective way. While some go to Olympia and never pass a bill or accomplish anything of significance, Sam introduced 14 bills in his first term representing you the voter. 10 of Sam's bills were voted out of committee (usually unanimously) and 7 were voted on and passed off the House Floor. 

Five of Sams bills were passed by both the House and Senate and signed into law. An additional two bills Sam sponsored ended up being companion bills and also signed into law. Some of the more effective bills Sam introduced and passed into law include:

HB 1961 Holding animal abusers accountable for harming animals.

HB 1987 Workforce Housing for small counties a Skagit County priority bill. 

HB 1271 The Organ Transport Vehicle Bill that helps save lives of those needing organ transplants.

HB 1962 Election voter roll cleanup and transfer bill.

With these bills and the others Sam has worked on, he has proven himself as one of the most effective leaders on either side of the political aisle. That is why Sam is endorsed by so many elected officials both locally and at the state level. 

Personally

Sam and his wife Mariah were both born and raised in Snohomish County. Sam graduated from Everett High School, and Mariah graduated from Snohomish High School.  Sam has a master’s degree in organizational leadership, and has served as a basketball coach, teacher, minister, and a successful small business owner. Together they have 5 kids, 2 horses and 2 dogs. Before serving as your current 39th District State Representative, Sam was elected to serve on the Lake Stevens City Council and the Snohomish County Council. 

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Sam has fought for fair and equal representation for everyone, no matter where you live. He is for protecting property rights! Whether or not you are a small property owner, you deserve to be treated with the same fairness as everyone else. For Sam, public safety has always been, and continues to be, a top priority; that is why he is consistently endorsed by law enforcement and our firefighters. Sam also recognizes that we must provide safe and efficient roadway infrastructure to travel safely throughout the 39th district. We live in such a beautiful area with so many things to see and do. Sam supports making our recreation areas accessible and improving the amenities associated with them. 

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 

Sam has shown that he is active member of our local community. Sam was recognized by the Sky Valley Arts Council as the 2022 supporter of the year for his work in the transformation of the Startup Events Center. Sam has been heavily involved in the Lake Stevens Rotary, previously serving as their club president. He has been recognized for his volunteer work on the Granite Falls Boys and Girls Club. Sam has also sponsored several local sports teams, supported a new library in Lake Stevens, and been an active supporter of our local food banks. Sam donated his time painting the Lake Stevens city entry signs, and volunteered to complete a refinish to the Lake Stevens swim beach dock. Through Rotary, Sam has done several community clean-up projects. Sam has also been a sponsor of the C-Trail run through his business. For the past 12 years Sam has donated a $1,000 yearly scholarship through Rotary to a local graduating senior and for several years now donates to his graduate college on a monthly basis for scholarships for financially needy students.