Strom Peterson

Strom Howard Peterson^[3] (born 1967 or 1968) is a member of the Washington State House of Representatives representing the 21st Legislative District.^[4] In September 2022, Peterson was appointed to serve on the Snohomish County Council.^[5]

Strom Peterson
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 21st district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 12, 2015 (2015-01-12) Serving with Lillian Ortiz-Self
Preceded by	Mary Helen Roberts
Member of the Snohomish County Council from the 3rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office September 29, 2022
Preceded by	Stephanie Wright
Personal details
Born	Strom Howard Peterson 1967 or 1968 (age 57–58)[1] Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.[2]
Party	Democratic
Spouse	Maria Montalvo
Residence	Edmonds, Washington
Alma mater	University of New Mexico (BA)
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Political career

Peterson was appointed to the Edmonds City Council in 2009. He retained his seat in 2009 and was reelected to the Council in 2013.^[6] He served for two years as the Council's President.

Peterson finished second in the August primary, defeating three other Democratic candidates.^[7] In the November election, Peterson defeated McPheeters with over 60% of the vote ^[8]

Peterson sponsored legislation banning assault weapons, which passed the house in March 2023.^[9] In 2024, Peterson authored legislation preemptively banning octopus farming in Washington over animal rights and welfare concerns. It was enacted in March 2024.^[10][11]