Dan Griffey

Dan Griffey represents the 35th District, which includes Mason County and parts of Kitsap and Thurston counties. He is committed to serving the people of the 35th District and the state of Washington by developing real solutions that improve lives. In addition to serving in House leadership as the Republican Whip, Dan serves on three House committees. He is the assistant ranking member on the Community Safety Committee, where he advocates for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors and works to strengthen public safety by supporting law enforcement, prioritizing victims, and making sure criminals are held accountable. He also serves on the Local Government and Transportation committees. A lifelong resident of Allyn, Dan began his career of service as a volunteer firefighter at age 16 and was one of the youngest EMTs in Washington state at the time. He was hired as a professional firefighter for Central Mason in 1992 and served for 30 years before retiring in June 2022. In addition to his legislative work, Dan remains active in the community, volunteering for local causes and organizations. Dan and his wife, Dinah, have four children and five grandchildren.