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Patrick Finedays DePoe[1] (born June 20, 1982[better source needed]) is an American politician who was a Democratic candidate in the primary for the 2024 Washington Commissioner of Public Lands election. DePoe is a member and former councilman of the Makah Tribe and currently holds office as the director of tribal relations for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.[2][3] DePoe grew up in on the reservation of the Makah in Neah Bay, Washington,[4] and is now a resident of Neah Bay[5] and Seattle.[6] He has worked as a commercial fisherman,[7] and became Director of Tribal Relations for the Washington State DNR in 2023.[8] During his candidacy in the public lands commissioner election, DePoe received an endorsement from the incumbent, Hilary Franz, as well as multiple tribal nations. During the campaign, DePoe received criticism for his donations from the timber industry, but justified them by saying: "I've taken money from anybody that'll listen to me, sit down, and have a conversation, and feel that I'm the best person to support them because of my qualifications and my background."[9] He would have been the first Native American elected to statewide office in Washington.[10][11] DePoe is a graduate of Neah Bay High School, Edmonds Community College, and the University of Washington. He is married and has a younger brother.[12][13]

References

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  1. ^ Sowersby, Shauna (September 8, 2023). "Makah Tribal member Patrick DePoe announces bid for WA public lands commissioner". The Olympian. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  2. ^ "Know Your Candidates 2024: Patrick DePoe, Washington Commissioner of Public Lands". KATU. July 19, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  3. ^ The Seattle Times editorial board (June 28, 2024). "The Seattle Times editorial board recommends: Patrick DePoe for public lands commissioner". Editorials. The Seattle Times. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  4. ^ DePoe, Patrick (July 31, 2024). "It's Time to Listen to the Elders". Guest Rants. The Stranger. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  5. ^ Hotakainen, Rob (August 2, 2024). "Race for Washington public lands commissioner could make history". Greenwire. E&E News. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  6. ^ "Patrick DePoe". Election Candidates. The Columbian. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  7. ^ Cornfield, Jerry (September 13, 2023). "More Democrats lining up to be Washington's next public lands commissioner • Washington State Standard". Washington State Standard. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  8. ^ "DNR Hires New Director of Tribal Relations". Washington State Department of Natural Resources. March 15, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  9. ^ Cheng, Shannon (July 2, 2024). "DePoe's Unique Vision for Washington's Public Lands Role". Hacks & Wonks. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  10. ^ Zhou, Amanda; Breda, Isabella (July 25, 2024). "Here's where candidates for WA lands commissioner stand on key issues". The Seattle Times. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  11. ^ Hoang, Mai (September 27, 2024). "WA public lands commissioner race attracts unusually crowded field". The Columbian. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  12. ^ Johnson, Gene (November 15, 2019). "After 20 Years, Washington's Makah Tribe Hopes To Hunt Whales Again". Northwest Public Broadcasting. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  13. ^ "Patrick DePoe". Election Center. The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved September 28, 2024.

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