Gerry Pollet

Gerald Martin Pollet[1] (born 1958)[2] is a lawyer and a Democratic member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 46th District. He lost the race for that seat in 2008 to Scott White, but was appointed to fill the seat December 5, 2011 after Rep. David Frockt, who was elected in 2010, moved over to the Washington State Senate to replace White, who had shifted to the senate in the 2010 election, then died in office.[3]

Gerry Pollet
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 46th district
Assumed office
December 5, 2011
Serving with Darya Farivar
Preceded byDavid Frockt
Personal details
Born
Gerald Martin Pollet

1958 (age 64–65)
New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceSeattle, Washington
Alma materUniversity of Washington School of Law (JD)
Professionlawyer, environmental activist

At the time of his appointment to the legislature, Pollet was serving as executive director of Heart of America Northwest, a watchdog group focused on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation cleanup. He has also been an officer of the state Coalition for Open Government, working there with former Republican state legislator Toby Nixon.[3]

References
  1. "Legal Profile, Gerald Martin Pollet". Washington State Bar Association. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
  2. "Legislative Manual 2021-2022" (PDF). Washington State Legislature.
  3. Bob Young, Environmental activist Gerry Pollet tapped for House seat, Seattle Times, 5 December 2011. Accessed 11 December 2011.


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