JD Rossetti

Justin Daniel "JD" Rossetti (born November 12, 1981) is an American politician of the Democratic Party. He is a former member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 19th Legislative District. Rossetti was appointed to the state legislature on October 22, 2015 in the 19th Legislative District.[1] JD Rossetti filled the vacancy left after then-State Representative Dean Takko was appointed to the Washington State Senate, after State Senator Brian Hatfield had resigned to take the position of Sector Lead for Rural Economic Development in Governor Inslee's administration. Rossetti was elected in 2013 as a Director on Longview School District's Board of Education.[2]

JD Rossetti
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the Position 1, 19th legislative district
In office
October 22, 2015 (2015-10-22) – December 8, 2016 (2016-12-08)
Preceded byDean Takko
Succeeded byJim Walsh
Longview School District Director, Position No. 2
Assumed office
December 9, 2013 (2013-12-09)
Preceded byJames Campbell
Personal details
Born
Justin Daniel Rossetti

(1981-11-12) November 12, 1981
Hillsboro, Oregon, U.S.A.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Rebekah (Hauck) Rossetti (2006-2009)
Amber Rosewood (2012-2016)
ChildrenJude
Boston
ResidenceLongview, Washington
Alma materLower Columbia College (A.A.)
Washington State University (B.A.)
ProfessionCampaign consultant
Campaign manager
Legislative assistant
WebsiteOfficial Legislative
Official School Board

Rossetti is currently still serving on the Longview School Board and is up for reelection in 2017.

The Speaker of the House has appointed Rossetti to the Community Economic Revitalization Board,[3] which helps local governments and tribes fund projects that create jobs. Those projects include broadband access, water lines, stormwater systems, port facilities and other public structures that support economic growth.[4]

Legislative proposals

Rossetti has introduced numerous legislative proposals as a leader in advocacy on Capitol Hill and in Western State Legislatures.[5] Some legislative proposals introduced by JD Rossetti include:

  • House Bill 2847 - Disability Retrofitting[6][7]
  • House Bill 2651 – Concerning Vehicle Maximum gross weights[8]
  • House Bill 2725 – Pharmacist Authority[9][10]
  • House Bill 2296 - Concerning the taxing authority of public facilities districts[11][12]
  • House Bill 2446 – Concerning citizens participating in workgroups[13][14][15]

Published articles

Rossetti has also published numerous articles. Some of them include:

References
  1. JD Rossetti chosen for 19th District House seat. The Daily News (Longview), October 22, 2015.
  2. Nickerson, Rossetti set to join Longview School Board. The Daily News (Longview), November 5, 2013.
  3. Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) - Washington State Department of Commerce.
  4. Rossetti picked for job-creating board. Washington State House Democrats. June 2, 2016.
  5. Rossetti picked for job-creating board. Washington State House Democrats. January 12, 2016.
  6. HB 2847 - 2015-16. Washington State Legislature.
  7. House and Senate pass Rossetti law to help the disabled. March 9, 2016.
  8. HB 2651 - 2015-16. Washington State Legislature.
  9. HB 2725 - 2015-16. Washington State Legislature.
  10. Rossetti bill aims to save lives of diabetics and other patients. January 29, 2016.
  11. HB 2296 - 2015-16. Washington State Legislature.
  12. Rossetti proposes HB 2296. THe Wahkiakum County Eagle.
  13. HB 2446 - 2015-16. Washington State Legislature.
  14. Rossetti proposes legislation to put citizen in charge of work groups. Jan 19, 2016. The Daily News.
  15. Lawmakers Hear From Citizens Asking for Leadership Positions on Elk Hoof Disease, Wildlife Workgroups. The Daily Chronicle. Jan 27, 2016.
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