Gary Parker
Republican · WA
Gary Parker is a retired Intel engineer who owns the BBQ2U restaurant in Gig Harbor and founded Olympic Civic Services, a nonprofit serving seniors and veterans. He puts affordability and public safety first.
Where Gary Parker stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Spending Reduction (1 record), Social Programs and Welfare (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support
Publicly urged Washington lawmakers to avoid new taxes and limit state spending when writing the 2025–27 budget.
April 10, 2025Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: spokanejournal.com
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
His nonprofit Olympic Civic Services received PenMet Parks' 2025 Betty Lilienthal Advocacy Award for programs and advocacy serving seniors, veterans, and youth.
December 3, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: penmetparks.org
Track record — General
General · 5 records
As Gig Harbor Chamber government-relations chair, published a first-week update on the 2026 Washington legislative session.
January 16, 2026
Source: gigharborchamber.net
Operated free senior bingo and frequent school fundraisers through his BBQ2U restaurant.
October 21, 2025
Source: gigharbornow.org
Presented data on the 2025 Washington legislative session at the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs Forum.
May 8, 2025
Source: vimeo.com
Was named Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year for his community service.
February 27, 2024
Source: myemail-api.constantcontact.com
Contributed money to the Peninsula High School Key Club's Operation Teddy Bear drive, which collected nearly 900 teddy bears for children in Ukraine.
April 26, 2023
Source: gigharbornow.org
Past race Gary Parker ran in:
- Legislative District 26 - State Senator (4-year term) · November 3, 2026 · Legislative (Senate) District 26; Washington