12 Facts About Hans Zeiger

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Hans Andreas Zeiger was born on February 20,1985 and is an American author and politician serving as a member of the Pierce County Council, representing the 2nd district since 2021.

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Hans Zeiger achieved the rank of Eagle Scout from Troop 174 in Puyallup.

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Hans Zeiger earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in American studies from Hillsdale College and a Master of Public Policy from the Pepperdine University School of Public Policy.

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Hans Zeiger began doctoral studies in political science at Claremont Graduate University but withdrew during his first campaign for the state legislature.

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Hans Zeiger is an author and editor whose works include "Puyallup in World War II," published in 2018 by History Press.

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In 2010, Hans Zeiger was first elected as to the Washington House of Representatives in 2010.

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Hans Zeiger served on the Transportation, Higher Education, and Capital Budget Committees, and he was appointed to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee.

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In 2015, Hans Zeiger announced his candidacy for the Washington State Senate in 2016 and was elected in November 2016.

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Hans Zeiger was sworn in six days early, on January 3,2017, after his predecessor resigned.

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Hans Zeiger serves as a member of the Human Services, Re-entry and Rehabilitation Committee and the Transportation Committee.

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In 2007, Hans Zeiger began a project to document the stories of Puyallup's World War II veterans.

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In 2015, Hans Zeiger was awarded the Gabrielle Giffords Award for Civility in State Government at the meeting of the National Conference of State Legislators.