Mark J. Harmsworth (born 1968 or 1969) is an American politician. A Republican, he served in the

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from 2014 to 2019.

Early life and education

Harmsworth is from

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. He studied mathematics and computer science at

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before relocating to the Seattle metropolitan area.

Career

Harmsworth is a consultant with a background in the high-tech sector. He has worked for

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, Blueprint Technologies, LLC, Method Works Consulting Inc., and others. Harmsworth was elected to the

, succeeding

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, who resigned in summer 2014. He was local Republican leaders' first choice for appointment to Hope's seat in 2014, but Governor

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appointed

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. He has been a staunch opponent of tolling in Washington State opposing the I-405 tolls and proposed US2 trestle tolls. Harmsworth has proposed car tab reductions and accountability to Sound Transit by directly electing the board members. Harmsworth previously served as a city councilor in Mill Creek, Washington. He was first elected in 2007 and resigned effective December 31, 2014, after being sworn in as a state legislator. Harmsworth served as mayor pro-tem from January 2014 until he resigned from the Mill Creek City Council.

Personal life

Harmsworth resides in Mill Creek, Washington.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Harmsworth, Mark 1960s births Year of birth uncertain Living people Republican Party members of the Washington House of Representatives Washington (state) city council members People from Mill Creek, Washington British emigrants to the United States Place of birth missing (living people) 21st-century American politicians