Local small business leader Shelly Schlumpf announced her campaign for the state House of Representatives today. Schlumpf will seek the 25th District seat being vacated by Republican Bruce Dammeier. Dammeier is leaving the House to campaign for the state Senate. Schlumpf is a Republican.
“I am really grateful for the support I’ve received as I thought about this decision,” said Schlumpf. “From my family, to leaders in the business community, local teachers and both Republicans and Democrats. I plan to roll up my shirt sleeves and work hard to earn the support of the voters in the 25th District and win this election!”
“Shelly is a team builder and a job creator,” Dammeier said. “I really admire her ability to work across our community to make important job projects a reality. Olympia needs leaders like Shelly to put people back to work and help us out of this recession.”
Jobs, strong schools and a balanced budget will be the focus of Schlumpf’s campaign, she said.
“This is what we’re worried about on Main Street and it’s what Olympia should be working on every day,” she said.
“Shelly is a go getter,” Rep. Hans Zeiger said. “She knows how to get things done, both for local business and as a volunteer in our schools. I respect the deep roots she has in the Valley, and I trust her to represent the people of the 25th District.”
Schlumpf currently serves as the President and CEO of the Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce and previously owned and operated a local building and construction business with her husband, until his death. Shelly has two grown children. She has been involved in the Puyallup Daffodil Festival for over 30 years and both she and her mother were Daffodil Princess representatives from Orting.
