House Democrats elect Rep. Larry Springer to Deputy Majority Leader

Published 10:13 am Tuesday, December 9, 2014

House Democratic lawmakers elected three leadership positions, including Rep. Larry Springer (D-45th District) as Deputy Majority Leader. His duties will focus on business outreach and engagement.

“I am honored to be elected to this position and excited to continue working to create jobs and promote economic growth for all Washingtonians,” said Springer, who has owned a small business in Kirkland for more than 25 years and represents the Redmond area.

For the last few sessions, Springer has hosted a weekly, open-door business meeting in Olympia, inviting lawmakers and businesses.

Springer is a former board member of the Seattle/King County Economic Development Council and former president of the Kirkland Downtown Association. He currently serves as a member of three chambers of commerce working on business development and promotion.

Springer was first elected to the legislature in 2004, and in addition to his leadership position currently serves on the Appropriations, Finance, and Local Government committees.