Date of Birth: February 9, 1951
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Biography
Jay Robert Inslee is an American politician serving as the 23rd governor of Washington since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Inslee previously served as a U.S. Representative from 1993 to 1995 and again from 1999 to 2012. He was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in the 2020 election, focusing his campaign on climate change. Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Inslee graduated from the University of Washington and the Willamette University College of Law. He began his political career in the Washington House of Representatives, where he served from 1989 to 1993. After losing his re-election bid to the U.S. House in 1994, he worked as a regional director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and later returned to Congress. As governor, Inslee has focused on clean energy, climate change, and education. He has been a vocal advocate for environmental policies and has signed several pieces of legislation aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy sources.
5 Interesting Facts about Jay Inslee
1. Jay Inslee launched a presidential campaign in 2019, focusing on combating climate change.
2. Inslee played college football for Stanford University before transferring to the University of Washington.
3. He authored a book titled “Apollo’s Fire: Igniting America’s Clean Energy Economy” in 2007.
4. Inslee served as a regional director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under President Bill Clinton.
5. He was named one of the “Top 50 Green Leaders” by The Guardian in 2009.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jay Inslee
1. “We are the first generation to feel the sting of climate change, and we are the last generation that can do something about it.”
2. “Climate change is not more important than the economy. It is the economy.”
3. “We should be building a future that focuses on clean energy, not just for the environment but for the economy as well.”
4. “Washington is a state of innovation, and we will continue to lead in the fight against climate change.”
5. “Our children’s future depends on the actions we take today to address climate change.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Jay Inslee’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.
Children
Jay Inslee and his wife Trudi have three sons: Joe, Connor, and Jack.
Relevant Links
1. [Official Governor Website](https://www.governor.wa.gov/
2. [Jay Inslee on Twitter](https://twitter.com/jayinslee
3. [Jay Inslee’s Biography on Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Jay_Inslee
4. [Jay Inslee’s Presidential Campaign](https://www.jayinslee.com/
