he Honorable Claudia Kauffman has been a resident of Kent for over 20 years. She currently serves as the Intergovernmental Affairs Liaison for the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe where she oversees the tribes legislative agenda on a local, state, and federal level. Claudia was previously elected and served as Washington State Senator of the 47th Legislative District where she championed legislation and policy to protect children, address equity, and improve public education She possesses a wide range of leadership in state government, policy and budgets. Claudia’s dedication to the community is found in her long history of community involvement projects, non-profit boards and is former Chair of The Green River College in Auburn. Claudia is a fierce advocate for children and education. She has been foster mother to ten children, and advocates for foster children, developmental disabilities, and the improvement access, equity, and inclusion. Claudia has received numerous awards including the Anne Foy Baker Award from the Mary Mahoney Professional Nurses Association, the Champion for Children Award from WA Children’s Alliance, the Governor’s Award of Excellence for a Lifetime of Volunteering from Governor Gregoire, and the Ruby Award for Women Helping Women from the Soroptimist International. Claudia resides in Kent, WA, with her husband Larry Cordier and is mother to three children.
Patty Murray
“Patty first got involved in politics to fight back against politicians who were
