August 6 Primary Election Candidate Profiles

Mike Pellicciotti

Elected Experience

State Treasurer, 2021-present; State Representative, 2017-2021.

Other professional Experience

An economic crimes prosecutor (Assistant Attorney General), Mike managed a unit of financial examiners, auditors, and analysts that returned $30 million to taxpayers from financial fraud and government waste. As a legislator, he created laws to get "dark money" out of politics and combat corporate crime.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Business Administration, economics minor); Master of Rural Development (Fulbright Scholar, economic development); Law Degree, Gonzaga.

Community Service

As Equal Justice Coalition Chair, Mike advocated for homeowners unlawfully foreclosed upon, veterans denied benefits, and predatory lending victims. Federal Way Chamber of Commerce. Served on Gonzaga University Board of Regents.

Statement

Mike rejects all corporate campaign donations. He puts your financial interests first. As State Treasurer, Mike refinanced all eligible debt, redirecting over $550 million dollars in Wall Street profits back to the people.

Mike implemented a policy prohibiting Washington State Treasurers from investing in corporations that fund their campaigns. His investments earned Washington $1.8 billion over the next four years to reduce taxpayer burdens. Meanwhile, Mike's local government investment returns are 50 times higher than 2021, sending $3 million more each day to local governments for schools, first responders, and other community needs.

Under Mike's strong leadership, Washington now has budget guardrails. U.S. News just ranked our state's long-term fiscal stability the best in the nation. Our state pensions are one of America's best funded. Washington maintains a Moody's AAA-credit rating, the top mark for strong financial management. This makes road, housing, and school construction more affordable. Mike lowered GET/529 vocational and other educational costs for families, while keeping this important program fully funded.

Mike expanded financial education and created an online "Transparency Portal" to show how your public dollars are managed.