Dan Griffey

Daniel G. Griffey (born 1970)[2] is an American firefighter and politician from Washington. Griffey is a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives. In 2014, Griffey defeated Democratic incumbent Kathy Haigh to pick up one of four House seats gained by Washington Republicans that year.[3]

Dan Griffey
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 35th district
Assumed office
January 12, 2015
Serving with Travis Couture
Preceded byKathy Haigh
Personal details
Born1970 (age 52–53)
Allyn, Washington, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseDinah Griffey
Residence(s)Lakeland Village, Allyn, Washington[1]
OccupationFirefighter
WebsiteCampaign website Legislative website

Career

At age 16, Griffey became a volunteer firefighter. In 1992, Griffey became a firefighter for Central Mason Fire Department in Mason County. Griffey became a lieutenant.[4][1]

Griffey is the ranking minority member on the House Local Government Committee and also sits on the Early Learning and Human Services and Public Safety Committees.[5] Representative Griffey was selected by House Republican leadership to serve as Assistant Whip.[6]

Griffey has been a leading proponent to eliminate the statute of limitations for rape.[7]

Personal life

Griffey's wife is Dinah Griffey. They have three children. Griffey and his family live in Allyn, Washington.[1]

References
  1. "Dan Griffey's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  2. "Legislative Manual 2021-2022" (PDF). Washington State Legislature.
  3. Shannon, Brad (November 6, 2014). "Republican Dan Griffey moves ahead of Rep. Kathy Haigh by 157 votes". The Olympian. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
  4. "About Rep. Dan Griffey". houserepublicans.wa.gov. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  5. "House of Representatives Committee Members by Committee". Washington State Legislature. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
  6. "About Dan Griffey". Washington State House Republicans. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
  7. "Griffey bill to end statutes of limitations on certain sex crimes gets approval from House committee". 19 January 2017.


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