Dan Griffey | |
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Member of the
Washington House of Representatives from the 35th district | |
Assumed office January 12, 2015 Serving with
Travis Couture | |
Preceded by | Kathy Haigh |
Personal details | |
Born | 1970 (age 53–54) Allyn, Washington, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Dinah Griffey |
Residence(s) | Lakeland Village, Allyn, Washington [1] |
Occupation | Firefighter |
Website | Campaign website Legislative website |
Daniel G. Griffey (born 1970) [2] is an American firefighter and politician from Washington. Griffey is a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives. In 2014, Griffey defeated Democratic incumbent Kathy Haigh to pick up one of four House seats gained by Washington Republicans that year. [3]
At age 16, Griffey became a volunteer firefighter. In 1992, Griffey became a firefighter for Central Mason Fire Department in Mason County. Griffey became a lieutenant. [4] [1]
Griffey is the ranking minority member on the House Local Government Committee and also sits on the Early Learning and Human Services and Public Safety Committees. [5] Representative Griffey was selected by House Republican leadership to serve as Assistant Whip. [6]
Griffey has been a leading proponent to eliminate the statute of limitations for rape. [7]
Griffey's wife is Dinah Griffey. They have three children. Griffey and his family live in Allyn, Washington. [1]