Brian Blake

For other people named Brian Blake, see Brian Blake (disambiguation).

Brian Ernest Blake^[1] (born August 26, 1960) is an American logger, forester, and politician who served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 19th district from 2002 to 2021.^[2][3] He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Brian Blake
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 19th district
In office December 17, 2002 – January 11, 2021
Preceded by	Mark Doumit
Succeeded by	Joel McEntire
Personal details
Born	Brian Ernest Blake (1960-08-26) August 26, 1960 (age 65) Pullman, Washington, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Debra Thomas
Residence(s)	Aberdeen, Washington, U.S.
Alma mater	Grays Harbor College (AA) Evergreen State College (BS)
Occupation	Logger, Forester, Politician

Career

Blake served as chair of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee from 2009 to 2021. He was twice named the Washington Farm Bureau's legislator of the year.^[4]

In 2019, Blake authored legislation to prohibit the sale of eggs from hens raised in battery cage facilities that fail to meet minimum animal welfare requirements. The law was supported by animal welfare groups like the Humane Society of the United States as well as Washington egg producers.^[5]