Lillian Ortiz-Self Explained

Lillian Ortiz-Self (born 1960)^[1] is an American politician serving as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 21st District. Ortiz-Self was appointed to the state legislature on January 21, 2014 by the Snohomish County Council.^[2]

She's a member of the Washington state Commission on Hispanic Affairs.^[3] She also serves on the Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee.

Career

Following her 2014 electoral win, Ortiz-Self was assigned to the Early Learning and Human Services Committee, the Environment Committee, and the Transportation Committee.^[4] Ortiz-Self has been re-elected four times: in 2016, with 62% of the vote,^[5] in 2018, with 65% of the vote,^[6] in 2020, with 66% of the vote, and in 2022, with 67% of the vote. Ortiz-Self was elected in 2020 as the House Democratic Caucus Chair.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Legislative Manual 2021-2022. Washington State Legislature.
2. Web site: Liias, Ortiz-Self appointed in 21st District. January 21, 2014. HeraldNet.com.
3. Web site: Washington Commission on Hispanic Affairs . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140202100711/http://www.cha.wa.gov/index.php/snohomish-county . 2014-02-02 .
4. Web site: Newly appointed 21st Legislative District representative gets committee assignments – Lillian Ortiz-Self . 2023-06-21 . en-US.
5. News: 2017-08-01 . Washington 21st District – Position 2 State House Results: Lillian Ortiz-Self Wins . en-US . The New York Times . 2023-06-21 . 0362-4331.
6. Web site: Beacon . Mukilteo . 2022 Primary: Three state Democratic incumbents running for reelection . 2023-06-21 . Mukilteo Beacon . en.
7. Web site: MyEdmondsNews . 2020-11-15 . 21st District Rep. Ortiz-Self elected new House Democratic Caucus Chair . 2023-06-21 . My Edmonds News . en-US.