Joe Bushnell
Democratic · WA · Deputy Mayor and District 5 Councilmember, City of Tacoma
Joe Bushnell is a lifelong Tacoma resident and 2008 graduate of Stadium High School who holds a bachelor's degree from The Evergreen State College, focused on political science and economics. He spent over a decade in the U.S. Marine Corps as an ammunition logistics manager.
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Track record
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Served as Chair of the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency board and Chair of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department Board of Health, and as a member of the South Sound 911 Board of Directors, representing Tacoma on regional bodies.
January 6, 2026
Source: tacoma.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Was appointed by the Tacoma City Council to serve as Deputy Mayor of Tacoma for 2026 at the Council's meeting, while continuing to represent District 5.
January 6, 2026
Source: tacoma.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Race Joe Bushnell is in:
- Legislative District 29 - State Representative Pos. 2 (2-year term) · November 3, 2026 · Legislative (House) District 29; Washington
Past race Joe Bushnell ran in:
- Legislative District 29 - State Representative Pos. 2 · August 4, 2026 · Legislative (House) District 29; Washington
Profile last researched September 9, 2026.