Hans Zeiger

Hans Andreas Zeiger (born February 20, 1985) is a member of the Pierce County Council in Washington State, and he was a member of the Washington State Senate from the 25th district from 2017 to 2020. A Republican, he previously served in the State House. Zeiger is an author and editor and serves in the Air National Guard.[1][2]

Hans Zeiger
Member of the Pierce County Council from the 2nd District
Assumed office
January 13, 2021
Preceded byPam Roach
Member of the
Washington Senate
from the 25th district
In office
January 9, 2017 – January 11, 2021
Preceded byBruce Dammeier
Succeeded byChris Gildon
Member of the
Washington House of Representatives
from the 25th district
In office
January 10, 2011 – January 9, 2017
Preceded byDawn Morrell
Succeeded byJoyce McDonald
Personal details
Born (1985-02-20) February 20, 1985
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Erin
Children3
ResidencePuyallup
Alma materHillsdale College (BA)
Pepperdine University (MPP)
Websitewww.co.pierce.wa.us/1375/Hans-Zeiger-District-2

Early years

A native of Puyallup, Washington, Zeiger attended Puyallup High School, graduating in 2003. There he was involved in student government, cross country, and debate. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout from Troop 174 in Puyallup. He also attended Evergreen Boys State (EBS); now he is a key note speaker for EBS.

Education

After graduating from Puyallup High School in 2003, Zeiger attended Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies in 2007. Later that year, Zeiger entered the Master of Public Policy program at the Pepperdine University School of Public Policy, graduating in 2009. He began doctoral studies in political science at Claremont Graduate University but withdrew during his first campaign for the state legislature.

Career

Zeiger is an author and editor whose works include "Puyallup in World War II," published in 2018 by History Press. As a college student, he authored two books published by B&H Publishing Group; Get Off My Honor: The Assault on the Boy Scouts of America in 2005, and Reagan's Children: Taking Back the City on the Hill in 2006.[3]

In 2013, he was commissioned as an officer in the Washington State Air National Guard.

Political office

In 2010, Zeiger was first elected as the representative for the 25th Legislative District of Washington.[1] He served on the Transportation, Higher Education, and Capital Budget Committees, and he was appointed to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee.

In 2015, Zeiger announced his candidacy for the Washington State Senate in 2016. Zeiger was elected to the Washington State Senate in November 2016.[4] In the State Senate, Zeiger serves as the Republican lead on Housing Stability and Affordability Committee and the State Government, Tribal Relations and Elections Committee. He also serves as a member of the Human Services, Re-entry and Rehabilitation Committee and the Transportation Committee.[5]

Civic involvement

In 2007, Zeiger began a project to document the stories of Puyallup's World War II veterans.

His civic and volunteer activities have included the boards of the Washington State Historical Society, the South Hill Historical Society, the William D. Ruckelshaus Center, Mainstream Republicans of Washington, and the Pierce County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board.

In 2015, Zeiger was awarded the Gabrielle Giffords Award for Civility in State Government at the meeting of the National Conference of State Legislators.[6]

References
  1. "Hans Zeiger wins House seat". Retrieved 2014-03-04.
  2. Renahan, Melissa (September 11, 2014). "Double duty for Rep. Hans Zeiger". Northwest Military. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  3. "Author Hans Zeiger". Retrieved 2014-03-04.
  4. Derosa, Heather (August 31, 2015). "State Rep. Hans Zeiger announces state Senate candidacy". The News Tribune. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  5. "Home - Hans Zeiger". Hans Zeiger. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
  6. Fickes, Andrew (August 10, 2015). "House Rep. Hans Zeiger receives civility in state government award". The News Tribune. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
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