Timm Ormsby
Party: Democrat
Age: 45
Personal: Married, three children. Born in Spokane, went into construction trades after high school.
Education: North Central High School, 1977.
Professional: Business representative since July 2000 and also now secretary-treasurer for Northeastern Washington - North Idaho Building and Construction Trades Council. President of the Spokane Regional Labor Council since December 2000. Ran a small janitorial and cleaning service from 1979 through 1983, then returned to construction trade, primarily as a concrete finisher.
Political: Appointed in 2003 to fill unexpired term of former Rep. Jeff Gombosky. Precinct committee officer intermittently since 1996. Campaign volunteer for various candidates. Treasurer of Save Our Streets city ballot measure in 2002.
Key issues: The key issue is about getting people employed, especially in sustainable jobs. Does it sustain a family? Part of what we need to focus on is training students to take on jobs. Post-high school education should include options for skills training as well as academics. Need to improve reimbursement rate for local health providers, which will help increase jobs in the area. The state and federal government both have a role to play in that. We have to get people to where they work, to the doctor. Getting goods and services delivered on a transportation system is a huge part of what the state does.
Money raised/spent: $42.300 raised; $18,000 spent
Top contributors: Laborers International Union of North America, plus separate contributions from four locals of laborers union, $2,775 total; Washington Education Association PAC, $1,350; Washington Teamsters Legislative League, $1,350; Christopher Marr, $1,000.
Quote: "Jobs and economy, health care and education _ There is a real connection between all three, particularly for our community."
Key influence: Dunc Ormsby, father
Favorite book: "The Power of Myth," by Joseph Campbell
First priority if elected: My first priority is elevating the importance of our community in the business of what gets carried out in Olympia and how much of an important player we are in that.
Website: www.timmormsby.com
Email: voteormsby@aol.com
