Rosemary McAuliffe
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Rosemary McAuliffe | |
|---|---|
 McAuliffe in 2011 | |
| Bothell City Council, Position No. 3 | |
| In office January 1, 2018 – January 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Del Spivey |
| Succeeded by | Jenne Alderks |
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 1st district | |
| In office January 11, 1993 – January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Patty Murray |
| Succeeded by | Guy Palumbo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rosemary Ann Belmont August 1, 1940 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | James Michael McAuliffe (1962-2021) |
| Residence | Bothell, Washington |
| Alma mater | Seattle University (BS) |
| Profession | Nurse Small business owner |
| Website | Official |
Rosemary Ann McAuliffe (née Belmont; born August 1, 1940) is an American politician from the state of Washington. A member of the Democratic Party, she served in the Washington State Senate from 1993 to 2017.
Early life and education[edit]
Rosemary Belmont was born on August 1, 1940. She attended Seattle University. She worked as a registered nurse and became interested in public education, which inspired her to enter public service.[1]
Career[edit]
McAuliffe served 14 years on the Northshore School District Board of Education[2] and as chair of the Bothell Downtown Management Association, leading to the area's revitalization.[3]
Washington State Senate (1993-2017)[edit]
She was elected as the Washington State Senator for the 1st District in 1992, beginning her term in 1993.[4] This district includes Bothell, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Maltby and parts of Lynnwood, Edmonds, and unincorporated Snohomish County.[5]
She served on the Washington State Senate's Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee as a ranking member, as well as on the Higher Learning Committee and Joint Select Committee on Education Accountability.[6]
Bothell City Council (2018-2022)[edit]
McAuliffe ran for Bothell city council in 2017.[7] She won the election and served on the council from January 1, 2018 to January 1, 2022. She narrowly lost reelection in 2021.[8]
Personal life[edit]
McAuliffe married businessman Jim McAuliffe in 1962, with whom she had five sons and a daughter.[1] She was married to McAuliffe until his death in 2021 in an accident.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Cornfield, Jerry (2017-01-03). "McAuliffe steps down from state Senate, eyes council run". HeraldNet.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ "School Board Seats Available". seattletimes.nwsource.com. July 22, 1991. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ^ "Education, Health Care At Issue -- 1st District Senate Candidates Agree On Problems, Differ On Solutions". seattletimes.nwsource.com. September 8, 1992. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ^ "Senator Rosemary McAuliffe's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved 18 Oct 2013.
- ^ "2012 Final Plan adopted by the Commission and amended by the Legislature on February 7, 2012". Retrieved 18 Oct 2013.
- ^ "Senator Rosemary McAuliffe". Retrieved 18 Oct 2013.
- ^ "Former senator McAuliffe officially files to run for Bothell City Council". Bothell-Kenmore Reporter. 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ Cornfield, Jerry; Hayes, Katie (2021-11-06). "Snohomish County voters said goodbye to these 7 incumbents". HeraldNet.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ "Bothell businessman, husband of council member dies in accident at home". KIRO 7 News Seattle. 2021-08-11. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
External links[edit]
- State Senator Rosemary McAuliffe official government website
- Follow the Money - Rosemary McAuliffe
- Senator Rosemary McAuliffe from the Senate Democratic Caucus
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