Ready To Lead

  • Current - Community Development Administrator

    Campaign Manager, former State Rep. Sherry Appleton

    Exec. Legislative Asst. to former State Rep, Sherry Appleton & current State Rep. Tarra Simmons.

  • Head Start - President, Policy Council - 3 years, & Parent Ambassador, 2 years

    Olympic College, Student Body President

    Kitsap Community Resources, Board President & Vice President

    NAACP - VP, Bremerton Branch 1134, 3 years

    Peninsula Community Health Services, Board Director

    23rd LD Democrats, Vice-Chair, Co-Chair

    Puget Sound Regional Council, Co-Chair

  • Gulf War vet, Special Weapons Chief and Ammunitions Specialist

    Training Non commissioned Officer for my unit

    Other US stations - Ft. Sil-Oklahoma, Ft. Stewart-Georgia, and Ft. Lewis - Washington European stations - Bayreuth and Baumholder, Germany

  • Advocate for those in marginalized communities, including low income, homelessness, criminal history, and those struggling with behavioral health and substance abuse disorders

    Working knowledge of the legislative process

    Leadership and organizational expertise

    Ability to institute change

    Building relationships and working collaboratively

    Strategic planning expertise

Summing It All Up

A vote for me is a vote for inclusion, diversity, transparency, and collaboration that best serves the needs of the 23rd legislative district. I am committed to obtaining successful, workable solutions and will raise the voices of marginalized communities. I have the energy, enthusiasm, and passion for community service. I would be honored to earn your vote for the State House of Representatives, 23rd Legislative District, Pos. 2.
I hope you will work with me to bring a true community voice to Olympia. Turn it up with Shannon turner for State Rep.!
— Shannon