John McCoy
House - District 38 - Washington
Tribe: Tulalip

338 John L. O'Brien Building
PO Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504-0600
(360) 786-7864

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Rep. John McCoy, a member of the Tulalip Tribe and a veteran of the US Air Force, is a state legislator dedicated to respect for working families and a public servant optimistic that we can make life better for all.

Respect for Families
A legislator since 2003, Rep. McCoy has dedicated his time at the capitol to ensuring that the needs of working families are met. He advocates improved wages and benefits for families, promotes better educational and job training opportunities, and believes housing and transportation must remain affordable. As a legislator, McCoy believes there are gains to be made through cooperation: he worked with industries to recover lost wages for their workers and promoted the Business and Occupation tax incentive to strengthen economic development in communities throughout Washington.

Respect for the Past and the Future
When asked what his priorities are, Rep. McCoy begins by talking about the elderly and our children. The state must protect the elderly by prioritizing spending so that they receive the healthcare and support they need in their old age. With an eye always toward the future, McCoy is committed to ensuring opportunities for children through education and healthcare. By investing in children’s health now we can prevent future health problems while providing a nurturing environment that ensures today’s children will not be tomorrow’s criminals. To increase funding for education and to meet the burdens of No Child Left Behind, McCoy proposes to facilitate easier approval of new bonds and levies. As a legislator, McCoy created a grant program to fund youth capital projects that will empower young people, and he has promoted educational and internship opportunities that will prepare students to become leaders throughout the state.

Respect for the Community
Above all, McCoy says he is motivated by an agenda that “strives to improve the quality of life for all while ensuring that everyone’s rights are protected.” His commitment to community extends beyond his work as a legislator: for twenty years in the US Air Force, as chairman of the National Caucus of Native American State Legislators, as a director for Boys and Girls Club and United Way, and as a steward of the environment as vice chairman of the Select Committee on Hood Canal and a member of the Puget Sound Action Team.