For the past 18 years, the intensely independent people of the 39th District have sent Val Stevens to represent them in Olympia because she stands for responsible government, accountable to the citizens it serves.
Senator Stevens introduced the first legislation in Washington calling for a state budget web site where citizens can see how the state spends its revenue and what it gets for every dollar. That vision is now a reality at fiscal.wa.gov.
As the Republican leader of the Senate Human Services and Corrections Committee, Senator Stevens has worked tirelessly on behalf of Washington families. Her legislation has made it mandatory that children who must be removed from their parents be placed with relatives if at all possible and that siblings be kept together.
Senator Stevens has received the National Federation of Independent Business’ Guardian of Small Business Award and the Cornerstone Award from the Association of Washington Business.
Her current passions are:
To fix U.S. Highway 2 between Everett and Stevens Pass, Washington’s most dangerous highway. Since 1999, 50 people have died on that 70-mile stretch of mostly two-lane road.
To split the Children’s Administration away from the Department of Social and Health Services, a bureaucratic behemoth that bogs down Child Protective Services, resulting in too many Washington children being abused, neglected, tortured and even killed.
For Senator Stevens, her constituents’ concerns become her own. She works to keep Washington’s property taxes low because high property taxes in her district are threatening seniors’ ability to remain in their homes. She also fights intrusive regulations that hurt small business and she is dedicated to keeping Washington a place where small businesses can thrive.
“It is my joy to represent the people the 39th. Our district is rich in natural resources and hardworking people with basic American values. They want freedom, opportunity and choice. I work every day to help create a Washington that allows them to attain their dreams.”
Leadership: Legacy member and a former National Board Director of the American Legislative Exchange Council, an organization whose mission is to advance the Jeffersonian principles of free markets, limited government, federalism and individual liberty among America's state legislators.
Co-chair of the United States for Travel Freedom, a bipartisan caucus of state legislators dedicated to preserving the individual liberty of law-abiding American citizens to travel free of the intrusive scanning and pat-down policies now mandated by the Transportation Security Administration.
Elective Office: House of Representatives 1992, 1994; Senate 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, current term ends 2013.
Special Committees: Coordinator, Joint Legislative Committee on Abstinence Education and Motivation; Tiered Classification for Foster Parent Licensing Study Committee; Joint Task Force on the Administration and Delivery of Services to Children and Families, 2005, 2006; Washington State Office of Public Defense Advisory Committee; Termination & Equal Justice Committee Task Force; Family Policy Council; Children's Legislative Oversight Committee, Catalyst For Kids; ALEC Telecommunications & Technology Task Force and International Relations Committee; Washington State Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice.
Community Service: Calvary Baptist Church; Concerned Women of America, State Director 1985-1991, 1990 elected to National CWA Board of Directors.
Profession: Full-time Legislator.
Education: Washington public schools and college.
Personal: Val and her husband, Keith, are lifetime residents of Washington state. They have two adult sons and six grandchildren.
Snohomish County Law Enforcement Support of Public Safety
1994-95
Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
1994-2010
2001-10
National Federation of Independent Business NFIBGuardian of Small Business Award
Legislator of the Decade Award
1993-94, 1995-96,
1997-98
Independent Business Association (IBA) Perfect Small Business Voting Record
1995-96
Independent Business Association (IBA) Private Enterprise Gold Medal for a Perfect Voting Record
1996
Washington Retail Association Outstanding Support Award Washington State Law Enforcement Association Sentinel Award
Washington Association of Vocational Administrators Outstanding Support of Vocational-Technical Education
1997
Heritage Baptist Fellowship Repair the Breach Award
1997-99
Washington Council For The Prevention of
Child Abuse and Neglect (WCPCAN) Appreciation for Service Award
1997, 2002, 2009
Washington State Farm Bureau 100 Percent Voting Record
1999
Friends and Constituents Keeper of the Flame Award National Commission Against Drunk Driving Finalist’s Award
2000-10
Association of Washington Business Cornerstone Award
2001
Firearms Rights Coalition Legislative Shootout - Team Captain
2003-07
Washington Conservative Union 100 percent Legislative Rating
2005
Institute for Family Development Child Advocate of the Year Award
2005, 2007
Snohomish County Chambers Business Champion Award
2006
Concerned Women for America of Washington State Faithful Service in the Cause of Righteousness
2007
Cattle Producers of Washington Drover’s Award American Legislative Exchange Council Dedicated State Chair Award American Legislative Exchange Council Recognition of Dedication to Jeffersonian Principles
Washington State Farm Bureau Friends of the Farm Exemplary Voting Record
Everett Area Chamber of Commerce and
South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce For supporting legislation to create University of Washington campus in Snohomish/Island/Skagit Counties
Ellis, Li & McKinstry LLC DOMA Courage Award
2009
Mockingbird Society Certificate of Appreciation for being an outstanding advocate and friend to children in foster and kinship care Legacy Institute Impact Award for ongoing work on behalf of Washington's children and families
2010
Washington Retail Association
100 percent voting record
2011
The Mockingbird Society
Certificate of Recognition for commitment and passion to building a world-class foster care system
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