Tim Hill (politician)
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Timothy Henry Hill is an American
politician who has held numerous public offices in Washington, including two terms as King County Executive
. He also served several years on the Seattle City Council
, and in the Washington House of Representatives
. Hill also lost numerous high profile elections, including a 1992 race for United States Senate
. He is a moderate to liberal Republican
, in 2006 he referred to the contemporary Republican Party as being "far too conservative".
Hill lives with his wife, Margot, in Seattle.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
politician who has held numerous public offices in Washington, including two terms as King County Executive
King County Executive
The King County Executive is the highest elected official representing the government of King County, Washington, USA. The post was established with the implementation of the Home Rule Charter for King County on November 5, 1968...
. He also served several years on the Seattle City Council
Seattle City Council
The Seattle City Council is committed to ensuring that Seattle, Washington, is safe, livable and sustainable. Nine Councilmembers are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections and represent the entire city, elected by all Seattle voters....
, and in the Washington House of Representatives
Washington House of Representatives
The Washington House of Representatives is the lower house of the Washington State Legislature, the legislature of the U.S. State of Washington. It is composed of 98 Representatives from 49 districts, each of which elects two members. All members of the House are elected to a two-year term without...
. Hill also lost numerous high profile elections, including a 1992 race for United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
. He is a moderate to liberal Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
, in 2006 he referred to the contemporary Republican Party as being "far too conservative".
Hill lives with his wife, Margot, in Seattle.
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