Chris Stearns Explained

Chris Stearns is an American politician who is a Democratic member of the Washington Legislature representing the State's 47th House district for position 2.^[1] He is a member of the Navajo nation.^[2] Before serving in the legislature, Stearns was the first tribal member to serve on the Auburn City Council.^[3]

Early life and career

Sterns graduated from Lawrenceville School.^[4] He earned a B.A. with honors in history from Williams College. He graduated with a Juris Doctor degree from Cornell Law School.

President Bill Clinton appointed Stearns as director of Indian affairs for the Department of Energy under Secretary Bill Richardson.^[5] Stearns served as chair of the Washington State Gambling Commission and a member of the City of Seattle's Human Rights Commission.^[6]

Stearns was elected to the Auburn City Council in 2019.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Stearns . Chris . https://twitter.com/stearnsauburn/status/1598365206362849280 . Twitter . 2 December 2022.
2. News: Hyde . David . Native representation to increase in Washington Legislature . 2 December 2022 . KUOW . 15 November 2022.
3. News: Stewart-Wood . Henry . Auburn Councilmember Chris Stearns announces run for 47th District House seat . 2 December 2022 . Kent Reporter . 5 April 2022.
4. Web site: 2022-12-14 . 47th District Rep.-elect Chris Stearns to step down from Auburn City Council . 2023-01-12 . Auburn Reporter . en-US.
5. Web site: Chris Stearns . City of Auburn . 2 December 2022.
6. News: Wolf . Jacob . Washington State Gambling Commission orders Valve to stop skins gambling . 2 December 2022 . ESPN . 5 October 2016.