Tabor 100 has worked tirelessly to create and recognize African Americans who have made significant contributions to the state of Washington. To celebrate Black History, we feature Washington State Senator John Lovick, a man whose contribution to this state and country in and out of political office is astounding.
John Lovick became the second African American man to become a Washington State Senator since the body was created in 1889. His qualifications are unparalled, having dedicated his life to public service over the last 50 years, serving 13 years in the US Coast Guard and another 31 in the Washington State Patrol. Lovick’s credentials as an elected official are substantial, having served 5 years on the Mill Creek City Council, 5.5 years as Snohomish County Sheriff and nearly three years as the Snohomish County Executive.
Lovick was recently appointed State Senator when his predecessor became the Secretary of State. Prior to his appointment, he served for 15 years in the Washington State House of Representatives with 8 months of that time as acting Speaker of the House. Lovick serves as Senate President Pro Tempore and is seated on the Business, Financial Services & Trade Committee, the Environment, Energy & Technology Committee and the Transportation Committee.
A 44-year resident of Snohomish County and currently living in Mill Creek, Lovick has distinquished himself as a charismatic and effective Legislator, ensuring his Snohomish County community benefits significantly from his presence in Olympia.
Senator Lovick is a proud husband, father and grandfather and some days will find him continuing to volunteer at the schools where his children attended. He enjoys cooking and traveling and is best known for his famous Cajun deep-fried turkeys.
“I am proud to partner once again with a great organization like Tabor 100 that focuses on bringing people together. We are navigating tricky times where unity should be a part of every conversation. Tabor does that” said Lovick.
Tabor 100 is proud to feature Senator John Lovick in this issue of the Tabor 100 newsletter. We applaud his long and successful history as a public servant in Washington State and recognize his leadership in federal, state and local government elected and non-elected posts.
