Bill Hinkle | |
|---|---|
| County Commissioner of Kittitas County, Washington | |
| In office 1996–2002 | |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 13th, Position 2 district | |
| In office 2002 – November 2012 | |
| Succeeded by | Matt Manweller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 18, 1956 Tacoma, Washington |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Debra Hinkle |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Cle Elum, Washington |
| Occupation | Paramedic, firefighter, politician |
William R. Hinkle (born August 18, 1956) is an American politician in Washington. Hinkle is a former Republican Party member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 13th district.
Early life
On August 18, 1956, Hinkle was born in Tacoma, Washington.[1]
Education
Hinkle attended South Puget Sound Community College and Tacoma Community College. Hinkle studied advanced prehospital medicine from University of Washington. Hinkle earned a Master of Arts in Applied Theology from the University of Balamand in Lebanon.[2][1]
Career
Hinkle is a former paramedic and firefighter. In 1996, Hinkle served as a County Commissioner for Kittitas County, Washington, until 2002.[2][3]
In 2002, Hinkle won the election and became a Republican Party member of Washington State House of Representatives for District 13. In November 2012, Hinkle resigned.[1][3][4]
Hinkle is a life time member of National Rifle Association of America.[1]
In 2012, Hinkle became an executive director of the Rental Housing Association of Puget Sound.[3]
Personal life
Hinkle's wife is Debra Hinkle, a firefighter and dispatcher. They have two children. Hinkle and his family live in Cle Elum, Washington.[4][1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Bill Hinkle's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
- ^ a b "Bill Hinkle". eluho.wa.gov. Archived from the original on August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Hinkle resigns, makes room for Manweller". ifiberone.com. November 2, 2012. Archived from the original on August 19, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
- ^ a b Johnston, Mike (November 19, 2012). "Bill Hinkle says he's honored, humbled by experience". dailyrecordnews.com. Archived from the original on November 25, 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
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