Who’s Who In Washington State 2011
Governor: Christine Gregoire Democrat Responsibilities: – Hires people – Presents “State of the State” – Commands National Guard – Submits bills to legislature – Signs bills into law
Lieutenant Governor: Brad Owen Democrat Responsibilities – President of Senate – Replaces Governor if she’s unable to lead – Acts as Governor when she’s out of town
Secretary of State: Sam Reed Democrat Runs state elections Registers corporations Maintains archives Maintains records
Treasurer: James McIntire Cares for State’s finances
Auditor: Brian Sonntag Prepares financial information
Attorney General: Andrew McKenna Republican Chief attorney for the state Advises executive branch
Superintendent of Public Instruction: Randy Dorn Oversees Public Schools State Education Standards Funding for Education
Commissioner of Public Lands: Peter Goldmark Heads dept. of Natural Resources Manages state owned land, forests and water
Insurance Commissioner: Mike Kreidler Regulates insurance companies Serves as state fire marshal Setting fire safety standards Investigates fires