Joseph Clark Fitzgibbon[1] (born August 27, 1986) is an American politician of the Democratic Party. He is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 34th district since 2010.[2]
In 2013, Fitzgibbon called Arizona a “desert racist wasteland” after the Seahawks lost to the Cardinals.[3] He later apologized.[4]
Fitzgibbon has been chair of the House Environment and Energy Committee since 2015.[5] In early 2023, Fitzgibbon expressed his opposition to broad tax relief.[6] He has championed several major bills to fight climate change, including the Clean Energy Transformation Act, requiring 100% clean energy in Washington; the low-carbon fuel standard; and the Climate Commitment Act, which intends to reduce carbon emissions with an emissions trading system, although Fitzgibbon stated there are not mechanisms to track whether the revenue raised by the legislation is spent effectively.[7][8][9][10][11] In late 2024, Fitzgibbon blamed the state’s budget issues on rising costs.[12]
References
- ^ "Candidate Registration, Joseph Clark Fitzgibbon". Public Disclosure Commission, State of Washington. March 25, 2010. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ "Joe Fitzgibbon". votesmart.org. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ "Washington rep trash talks Arizona in tweet". ESPN.com. December 23, 2013. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ MyNorthwest.com, JOSH KERNS (December 23, 2013). "Washington lawmaker apologizes for calling Arizona "racist wasteland"". MyNorthwest.com. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ "Joe Fitzgibbon". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ Square, Brett Davis | The Center (January 27, 2023). "Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon: No broad-based tax relief for Washingtonians". The Center Square. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ Square, Carleen Johnson | The Center (September 25, 2024). "Critics say I-2117 is a jobs killer; supporters challenge that claim". The Center Square. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ "At the Washington Legislature, big and surprising wins on climate, policing and tax proposals. Why now?". The Seattle Times. May 2, 2021. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ Times, Hal BerntonThe Seattle (May 8, 2021). "State's carbon pricing bill could be most far-reaching in nation. How will it work?". The Wenatchee World. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ "Washington state's Climate Commitment Act advances to Gov. Inslee's desk". Solar Power World. April 26, 2021. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ "Q&A: Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon's game plan for passing the clean fuel standard and cap-and-trade". Washington State Wire. April 12, 2021. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ Square, Brett Davis | The Center (December 6, 2024). "Legislative leaders differ on causes of and solutions to Washington budget hole". The Center Square. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
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