As a Richland native and a police officer for 27 years, Sen. Delvin has watched the Tri-Cities bloom like a rose in the desert.  The once modest community is now one of the fastest-growing in the state. It is home to the Hanford Nuclear Site, the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and WSU Tri-Cities, which Sen. Delvin helped establish as a four-year college in 2006.    

Growing up in Richland and enjoying the benefits of clean, affordable nuclear energy, Sen. Delvin is Washington’s most vocal advocate for adding more nuclear power to our already clean hydropower arsenal.  

As a member of the Governor’s Climate Advisory Team, Sen. Delvin has been the lone voice of reason, urging the team to carefully consider the economy-killing cost of slamming Washington businesses and citizens with high carbon taxes and cap-and-trade schemes that everyone admits will send jobs fleeing out of the state.   

Instead, the senator advocates reducing greenhouse gases by offering tax and other free-market incentives to encourage businesses and individuals to adopt cleaner technologies to solve the problem.   

“This would allow us to keep Washington jobs in Washington,” Delvin said, “And keep our economy vibrant and growing in the process.”   

Elective Office: House of Representatives 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002; Senate appointed May 12, 2004, elected November 2004 and November 2006, current term expires January 2011. Standing Committees (2009-11): Economic Development, Trade and Innovation; Environment, Water and Energy; Transportation Special Committees: Clean Energy Leadership Council; Vice Chair, NCSL Environment Committee; Legislative Council on River Governance; Joint Committee on Energy Supply and Energy Conservation; Board of Trustees, Life Sciences Discovery Fund Authority; Ex-Officio Member, Washington State Gambling Commission; Washington Climate Advisory Team; Joint Legislative Committee on Economic Development & International Relations; Committee on Education of Students in High Demand Fields; Electric Transmission Corridors Task Force. Senate Leadership: Deputy Republican Whip, 2007-present; Ranking Republican Member, Higher Education Committee, 2007-08. House Leadership: Assistant Republican Floor Leader, 1999-2000; Assistant Majority Floor Leader, 1997-1999; Co-Chair, Juvenile Justice Committee, 1999, 2000, 2001.

A strong supporter of education, Sen. Delvin drops by the Richland School District’s Head Start program and visits with teacher Angela Reinhardt  and her energetic kindergarten class.

Legislative Priorities: Prevent government from spending more than taxpayers already provide. Bring common sense to the management of energy and our precious water resources. Make Washington more inviting to the employers we have, and attract new ones. Keep our justice system strong to hold lawbreakers accountable. Protect our education system, which is state government's number-one responsibility.

Occupation: Richland Police Officer since 1979, retired January 2007; formerly a military police officer and an officer in the Hanford Patrol. Professional Organizations: President, International Law Enforcement Exchange Foundation; Member, International Association of Bomb Technicians; Charter Lifetime Member, American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). Past memberships: Executive Board, Washington State Council of Police Officers; National D.A.R.E. Officers Association. Past president, Richland Police Guild/Richland Police Benefit Association.                                            Sen. Delvin receives a commemorative badge                                            marking the 100 year anniversary of the Kennewick                                            Police Department.  Sergeant Jack Simington drove                                            all the way to Olympia to make the presentation.  Civic Organizations and Activities: Master Mason, Lodge #283; Board Member, Tricities Convention Bureau; Board Member, RSVP Advisory Council; 2006 Board Member - Boys and Girls Club of Tricities; Advisor, Sexual Assault Response Center.

Civic Organizations and Activities: Master Mason, Lodge #283; Board Member, Tricities Convention Bureau; Board Member, RSVP Advisory Council; 2006 Board Member - Boys and Girls Club of Tricities; Advisor, Sexual Assault Response Center. 

Education: Associate of Arts, Columbia Basin College; Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice, Columbia Basin College.

Awards and Honors: Association of Washington Business "Cornerstone" award, 2007; 2007 Distinguished Community Service Award, ARC of Tri-Cities; 2005 Washington Economic Development Association - WEDA "Team" L.E.A.D.E.R. Award; 2005 Washington State Patrol Troopers Assn. Support and Dedication Award; 2002 Honorary Firefighter Memorial Award, Washington State Council of Firefighters; WA. Association of Juvenile Court Administration's Justice Award; 2005 Rank of Knight of the Court of Honor, Masonic Rite; 2004 The Order of Merit from the Peruvian National Police, Grade of Commander for "exceptional service"; 2002 Legislative Award of Excellence, Washington State School Retirees Association; 2002 Legislative Award, Washington Potato Industry; 2002 Peruvian Fire Fighters Award of Honor: 1998 Georgia C. Carter Memorial Award for "promoting the self-determination of individuals with disabilities"; 1997 Cornerstone Award, Association of Washington Business; 1996 Legislator of the Year Award, Washington State Council of Police Officers; 1995/1996 Guardian of Small Business Award, National Federal of Independent Business; 1985 Richland Police Department's Outstanding Commendation for providing first aid that saved the life of an elderly woman suffering a throat obstruction.

Personal: Lifelong resident of Benton County. Avid backpacker, downhill skier and mountain climber. Part of the 2002 American expedition that climbed Manaslu, Nepalese Himalayas, the world's 8th highest peak. Married, wife Josie. 

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