B. Jean Silver (possibly Jean B. Silver, as named in some sources; July 25, 1926 – March 14, 2000) was an American politician who served seven consecutive terms in the

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from 1983 to 1997. Born in

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, she represented Washington's

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and then 6th legislative districts, both in Spokane County, as a Republican. Silver worked as a

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and a

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financing, including as a contract consultant to the City of Spokane. With her husband Chuck, she also co-owned a glass company. She served on the board of Washington Water Power Company (now Avista).

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1926 births 2000 deaths Republican Party members of the Washington House of Representatives Women state legislators in Washington (state) {{Washington-politician-stub