Lakewood's Malcolm Russell To Run For State House

Pierce County planning commissioner Malcolm Russell today announced he will run for the State House of Representatives in the 28th District.

“The recent special session shows us how dysfunctional the majority Democrats have become, unable to adopt reasonable reforms and balance a state budget.  Olympia is broken and our only hope of repairing state government is to elect more centrist leaders willing to make tough decisions,” said Russell.

Russell currently serves on the Lakewood Public Safety Advisory Board, he is the chair of the Pierce County Planning Commission, and the new president of Keep Lakewood Beautiful.  He previously served on the Tacoma Planning Commission.

Malcolm Russell is a fourth generation resident of Pierce County.  His great grandfather was noted architect Ambrose Russell, his grandfather Admiral James S. Russell (USN) his father was Captain Ken Russell (USN).

Russell’s priorities in the State House will be public education, government reform and promoting local job creation.  “We deserve a well-run, efficient government that is more innovative and spends tax dollars wisely,” said Russell.

Malcolm Russell graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Washington. Malcolm has several years of both executive and nonprofit management experience. He and his wife have been small business owners in both Tacoma and Lakewood.

The 28th LD includes Lakewood, University Place, Steilacoom, DuPont, McNeil & Anderson Islands, and portions of Tacoma, Fircrest and Pierce County.