Paul Harris - 17th Legislative District
Paul has called the 17th District home for over 45 years. He and his wife Lori, married for 49 years, have five children and nine grandchildren.
He earned a Bachelor’s in Accounting and Business Administration from BYU and took office in 2010. A small business owner, he previously owned Cascade Paint and Supply, served as VP of Miller Paint, and now runs Solid Solutions, LLC. He believes small businesses drive the economy and advocates for policies that foster job growth.
Paul served 10 years on the Evergreen School Board and supports education, schools, and teachers. He’s been active in community service, including Share, SW WA Regional Transportation Council, and Columbia River Mental Health. He also serves as an Explorer Scout Leader.
A cancer survivor, Paul champions cancer research and prevention. In 2019, he led efforts to raise the tobacco sales age to 21 and promote vaccines. He’s received numerous legislative awards, including the 2023 WCAAP David Frockt Child Advocate Award and the 2019 National Distinguished Advocacy Award from the American Cancer Society.
Paul’s priorities in Olympia include keeping taxes low, fiscal responsibility, reducing regulations on businesses, and ensuring quality education. Committed to public health and strong communities, he works in a non-partisan manner to serve his district.
He enjoys music, sings in his church choir, plays basketball, water skis, and even learned to surf behind a boat in 2019!
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(360) 553-2748 │plharris@comcast.net
Elect Paul Harris │237 Chkalov Drive Vancouver, WA 98684