Dean Allen Takko (born July 9, 1950) is an American politician who served as a member of the

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, representing the 19th district from 2015 to 2021. A member of the

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, he previously served as a member of the

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from 2004 to 2015.

Career

Takko served on the Cathlament City Council from 1974-1975 after graduating from

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. He was the county assessor for Wahkiakum County from 1975-1978 and for Cowlitz County from 1999-2004.

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1950 births Living people Democratic Party members of the Washington House of Representatives 21st-century American politicians People from Ilwaco, Washington Democratic Party Washington (state) state senators {{Washington-politician-stub