Mark Klicker
{{Short description|American businessman and politician from Washington}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Mark Klicker
| state_house = Washington
| district = 16th
| alongside = Skyler Rude
| term_start = January 11, 2021
| term_end =
| predecessor = Bill Jenkin
| successor =
| birth_name = Mark Robert Klicker
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1963|3|26}}
| birth_place = Walla Walla, Washington, U.S.
| party = Republican
| education = Walla Walla Community College (AA)
| spouse = Lisa Klicker
| children = 3
|signature=Mark Klicker Signature.png
}}
Mark Robert Klicker (born March 26, 1963) is an American businessman and politician who is a member of the Washington House of Representatives for the 16th district. Elected in 2020, he assumed office on January 11, 2021.
Early life and education
Klicker was born and raised in Walla Walla, Washington. As a child, he worked on his family's ranch in the Walla Walla Valley agricultural region. Klicker earned an Associate degree from Walla Walla Community College.{{Cite web|last=Union-Bulletin|first=CHLOE LeVALLEY of the Walla Walla|title=Chvatal and Klicker race for the state representative seat|url=https://www.union-bulletin.com/news/chvatal-and-klicker-race-for-the-state-representative-seat/article_4960e3bb-60db-53e2-92a5-982fd4bd663a.html|access-date=2020-12-15|website=Union-Bulletin.com|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Mark Klicker|url=https://hroc.us/candidates/mark-klicker/|access-date=2020-12-15|website=House Republican Organizational Committee|language=en-US}}
Career
Klicker has worked as a licensed realtor and founded the Urban, Farm and Forest Group, a real estate investment and development company that specializes in rural projects. Klicker also served as the president of the Washington Farm Bureau. Klicker previously owned Klicker Enterprises Asphalt Seal Coat Company and Alpha Omega Klicker Cherries.{{cite web |URL=https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/192874/mark-klicker |title=Mark Klicker's Biography |publisher=Vote Smart |access-date=August 23, 2021}}
After incumbent representative Bill Jenkin announced that he would not seek re-election to the Washington House of Representatives, Klicker announced his candidacy to succeed him. Klicker defeated Democrat Frances Chvatal in the nonpartisan blanket primary and November general election.{{Cite web|title=November 3, 2020 General Election Results - Legislative District 16 - State Representative Pos. 1 County Breakdown|url=https://results.vote.wa.gov/results/20201103/legislative-district-16-state-representative-pos-1_bycounty.html|access-date=2020-12-15|website=results.vote.wa.gov}}{{Cite web|title=Mark Klicker|url=https://ballotpedia.org/Mark_Klicker|access-date=2020-12-15|website=Ballotpedia|language=en}}
In 2024, Klicker sponsored legislation that would have lifted local regulations that currently prohibit commercial activities (such as cafes) in residential zones. The bill passed the Washington House on a unanimous vote, but was held up in the Washington Senate amid lobbying pressure from NIMBYs.{{Cite web |date=2024-03-06 |title=WA won’t legalize cafes in residential neighborhoods, lawmakers decide |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/wa-wont-legalize-cafes-in-residential-neighborhoods-lawmakers-decide/ |website=The Seattle Times |language=en-US}}
Personal life
Klicker's wife is Lisa Klicker. They have three children. Klicker and his family live in Walla Walla, Washington.
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Category:People from Walla Walla, Washington
Category:People from Walla Walla County, Washington
Category:Businesspeople from Washington (state)
Category:Walla Walla Community College alumni
Category:Republican Party members of the Washington House of Representatives
Category:21st-century members of the Washington State Legislature