Strom Peterson

Strom Howard Peterson[3] (born 1967 or 1968) is a member of the Washington State House of Representatives representing the 21st Legislative District.[4] In September 2023, Peterson was appointed to serve on the Snohomish County Council.[5]

Strom Peterson
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 21st district
Assumed office
January 12, 2015 (2015-01-12)
Serving with Lillian Ortiz-Self
Preceded byMary Helen Roberts
Personal details
Born
Strom Howard Peterson

1967 or 1968 (age 54–55)[1]
Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.[2]
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMaria Montalvo
ResidenceEdmonds, Washington
Alma materUniversity of New Mexico (BA)

Political career

Strom was appointed to the Edmonds City Council in 2009. He retained his seat in 2009 and was reelected to the Council in 2013.[6] He served for two years as the Council's President.

Strom finished second in the August primary, defeating three other Democratic candidates.[7] In the November election, Strom defeated McPheeters with over 60% of the vote [8]

Peterson sponsored legislation banning assault weapons, which passed the house in March, 2023.[9]

References
  1. "Edmonds councilman ready for new role in Olympia". HeraldNet. 2014-11-09. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
  2. "Strom Peterson Biography". Washington House Democrats. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  3. "Idros Allington Kibbe Howard". Albuquerque Journal. 1995-07-07. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  4. "Strom Peterson – Democratic Member of the WA State House of Representatives". Archived from the original on 2021-03-24. Retrieved 2021-05-30.
  5. Dunn, Kayla J. "BREAKING". Twitter. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
  6. "Building heights, growth top issues for Edmonds council candidates | HeraldNet.com - Local news". Archived from the original on 2014-11-10. Retrieved 2014-11-09.
  7. "Leaders emerge in three legislative districts". HeraldNet.com. August 5, 2014. Archived from the original on May 30, 2021. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
  8. "Legislative District 21". Archived from the original on 2014-11-10. Retrieved 2014-11-09.
  9. "The banning of assault weapons is one step closer to becoming law as it passes the house". Retrieved 10 March 2023.
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