Bill Hinkle

William R. Hinkle (born August 18, 1956) is an American politician in Washington. Hinkle is a former Republican Party member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 13th district.

Bill Hinkle
County Commissioner of Kittitas County, Washington
In office
1996–2002
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 13th, Position 2 district
In office
2002 – November 2012
Succeeded byMatt Manweller
Personal details
Born (1956-08-18) August 18, 1956
Tacoma, Washington
Political partyRepublican
SpouseDebra Hinkle
Children2
ResidenceCle Elum, Washington
OccupationParamedic, firefighter, politician

Early life

On August 18, 1956, Hinkle was born in Tacoma, Washington.[1]

Education

Hinkle attended South Puget Sound Community College and Tacoma Community College. Hinkle studied advanced prehospital medicine from University of Washington. Hinkle earned a Master of Arts in Applied Theology from the University of Balamand in Lebanon.[2][1]

Career

Hinkle is a former paramedic and firefighter. In 1996, Hinkle served as a County Commissioner for Kittitas County, Washington, until 2002.[2][3]

In 2002, Hinkle won the election and became a Republican Party member of Washington State House of Representatives for District 13. In November 2012, Hinkle resigned.[1][3][4]

Hinkle is a life time member of National Rifle Association of America.[1]

In 2012, Hinkle became an executive director of the Rental Housing Association of Puget Sound.[3]

Personal life

Hinkle's wife is Debra Hinkle, a firefighter and dispatcher. They have two children. Hinkle and his family live in Cle Elum, Washington.[4][1]

References
  1. "Bill Hinkle's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  2. "Bill Hinkle". eluho.wa.gov. Archived from the original on August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  3. "Hinkle resigns, makes room for Manweller". ifiberone.com. November 2, 2012. Archived from the original on August 19, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  4. Johnston, Mike (November 19, 2012). "Bill Hinkle says he's honored, humbled by experience". dailyrecordnews.com. Archived from the original on November 25, 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
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