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Marko, like our young Mr. Funk, realized a need to become active in the governing process at an early age. Unlike Mr. Funk (and many young Republicans) Marko understood that the right to govern must be earned by developing the trust of your constituents. After graduating from Kamiak High School (in the district he now serves in Olympia) and Georgetown University - spending some of his time studying in Belgium and the Czech Republic, Marko returned to Mukilteo where, as a small business owner, he served as Chair of the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce and, in 2006, was elected to the Mukilteo City Council. Marko's political path has included stints as President of the Snohomish County Chapter of the Young Democrats, PCO for Mukilteo-09, and in January, 2008 was appointed to complete the legislative term of Brian Sullivan upon his election to the Snohomish County Council.

In his first term in Olympia, Marko has been a strong advocate for Education Reform, Affordable Housing, and Civil Rights for all of Washington's citizens. Of particular note for me was Marko's floor speech in support of the "Local Option Bill" for public financing of campaigns.

As for Andrew Funk, Cornfield writes of him:

"...He said he'll focus on policies to cap property tax increases, reduce state spending, improve transportation, revamp the testing and curriculum in high schools and impose stricter punishment on convicted criminals." Hmmm...maybe he would be better served to simply review the contributions of the young man he would replace. He might also heed the long lived (and true) adage, "If it ain't broke - don't fix it."

By the way, if you would like to offer Marko Liias you support in his upcoming campaign to retain his seat in Olympia, please visit his campaign website or sign up as a supporter on his Facebook site
Peace,
Chad (The Left) Shue