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	Gary Locke - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Gary F. Locke (born January 21, 1950 in Seattle, Washington) was the Democratic governor of Washington (1997-2005), and the first Chinese-American governor in United States history.
		As a third-generation Chinese American with paternal ancestry in Taishan, Guangdong Province, Locke is the second of five children of James (American-born) and Julie Locke (from Hong Kong).
		Locke is an Eagle Scout and recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gary_Locke (518 words)

	Gary Locke: Governor Fix-It 1/6 \| Asian American Personalities \| GOLDSEA
		Gary was born January 21, 1950 in a Seattle veterans public housing project called Yesler Terrace.
		Locke might have stayed in that job several years longer but for a sex scandal that prompted popular Democratic governor Mike Lowry not to seek a second term despite a likely victory.
		We are also pleasantly surprised to find that Gary Locke is no less willing to delve into how he met and married Mona, or his assessment of an Asian American's chances in running for President of the United States, or his relationship with Bill Gates.
	goldsea.com /Personalities/Lockegary/lockegary.html (1508 words)

	Locke - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is also used as a spelling of the Cantonese pronunciation of the Chinese name of US politician Gary Locke.
		The pseudonym Locke is used by the character Peter Wiggin in novels by Orson Scott Card, in honor of the philosopher.
		Locke was the moniker of one of the authors of NiMUD.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Locke (220 words)

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		Locke keyed on crime, education A former deputy King County prosecutor, he helped draft the state's first bill of rights for crime victims, was instrumental in creating an automated statewide data base for criminals and pushed for tougher drunk-driving laws.
		Locke pushed ambitious plans In 1989, Locke opened his tenure as budget chairman by suggesting the state would need a $400 million tax increase for "unmet needs." The next year, Locke supported the unsuccessful "Children's Initiative," that would have raised the sales tax to provide more cash for schools and child welfare programs.
		Locke says such charges are groundless, but acknowledges McDonald was angry enough about one misunderstanding over what was agreed upon that Locke offered to resign as budget chairman.
	www.eskimo.com /~ghawk/liveaboards/news/Seattle_Times/belcher_criticizes_gary_locke.txt (1790 words)

	In life and in politics, Locke managed to find his way -The Olympian (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Gary Locke, shown in March 2001 in front of the depleted Alder Lake reservoir, grew up in Seattle's Yesler Terrace, the child of Chinese immigrants.
		Locke also served as chief architect of a class-size reduction plan for public schools that failed to win massive funding in the Legislature but was reborn as a citizen initiative the next year.
		The WEA voted to "regret" its 2000 endorsement of Locke and saw his tenure as one in which the state's ranking for class sizes and per-pupil spending were among the nation's worst, Hasse said.
	www.theolympian.com /home/specialsections/StateGovernment/20030722/57774.shtml (996 words)

	About Governor Gary Locke
		In 1982, Locke was elected to the Washington State House of Representatives, where he served on the House Judiciary and Appropriations committees, with his final five years spent as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.
		Locke and his wife, Mona Lee Locke, a former reporter for the NBC affiliate KING 5 television in Seattle, were married Oct. 15, 1994.
		The Lockes have three children—Emily, born in March 1997, Dylan, born in March 1999 and Madeline, born in November 2004.
	www.digitalarchives.wa.gov /governorlocke/bios/bio.htm (273 words)

	Gary Locke: Fine-tuning a formula for success
		Locke called on lawmakers to avoid general tax hikes, and they did -- approving instead short-term fixes such as deep withdrawals from the state surplus and a controversial scheme to borrow against the state's share of the national tobacco settlement.
		Locke also urged legislators in 2002 to pass a multibillion-dollar transportation relief package, but even his fellow Democrats chose instead to ask voters to approve a gas tax increase.
		Locke puts together a $3.2 billion tax break package for The Boeing Co., hoping to help the state win a contract to produce a new line of commercial jets.
	seattlepi.nwsource.com /local/206299_locke03.html (2828 words)

	Gary Locke's last session -The Olympian (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Gary Locke, whose term ends in January 2005, says job creation is one of his top priorities this year.
		Gary Locke, facing a final year in office with mixed emotions, says he's not yet done pushing his pro-education agenda in the Legislature, which opens its 60-day session today in Olympia.
		By momentum she meant Locke's success in passing a legislative transportation-tax package after voters had rejected a more expensive ballot proposal in November 2002; he also triumphed in proposing and passing $3 billion in tax incentives for Boeing, which persuaded the company to build its 7E7 assembly plant in Everett.
	www.theolympian.com /home/specialsections/StateGovernment/20040112/11671.shtml (1307 words)

	SR.com: Gary Locke's leadership a bust
		Locke was slow to respond to the widespread discontent over the motor vehicle excise tax.
		To be fair, he was constrained by an economy that was hit hard by the bursting high-tech bubble and the 9/11 attacks, but Locke seemed content to manage the economic crisis rather than devise a strategy to emerge from it.
		Yes, Gary Locke never lost a race, and in bowing out this year, he was able to keep that record intact.
	www.spokesmanreview.com /tools/story_pf.asp?ID=48307 (599 words)

	Tavis Smiley . Archive . Monday December 13th \| PBS
		Gary Locke discusses the status of the vote for his successor and speculates on possible candidates for the DNC chair.
		Locke previously served in the state House of Representatives, was the chief executive of King County and worked for several years as county prosecutor.
		Locke is scheduled to step down in January, however he may have to stay longer if the state’s gubernatorial election dispute isn’t resolved by then.
	www.pbs.org /kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200412/20041213.html (297 words)

	Division for Public Education: National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Gary Locke
		Locke was the first Asian American to make the nationally televised response to a State of the Union address by the president.
		Locke was born in Washington State on January 21, 1950.
		Locke was elected Washington's 21st governor on November 5, 1996, becoming the first ever Asian-American governor in the continental United States.
	www.abanet.org /publiced/rbgl.html (776 words)

	HistoryLink Essay:Gary Locke becomes first Asian American to be elected King County Executive on November 2, 1993. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Gary Locke becomes first Asian American to be elected King County Executive on November 2, 1993.
		Locke defeats the Republican incumbent Tim Hill with 60 percent of the vote.
		Locke is the grandson of a Chinese immigrant.
	www.historylink.org /essays/printer_friendly/index.cfm?file_id=3408 (196 words)

	KOMO : Two Terms Enough For Gary Locke
		Locke's decision, a big surprise in some quarters, will touch off the busiest campaign season in a long time, led by the free-for-all for governor, attorney general, Congress and other posts that open up.
		Locke, 53, the country's first Chinese-American governor and the Democrats' choice to answer President Bush's State of the Union Address last January, cited family considerations in his decision.
		Locke is chairman of the Democratic Governors' Association and next summer will host the National Governors' Association summer conference in Seattle.
	www.komotv.com /news/printstory.asp?id=26154 (919 words)

	Noteworthy APA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		In 1982, Gary was elected to the Washington State House of Representatives, where he served on the House Judiciary and Appropriations committees, with his final five years as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.
		Gary was elected chief executive of King County in 1993 and took on all of the challenges facing Washington's most complex urban area.
		Gary and his wife, Mona Lee Locke, a former reporter for KING 5 television in Seattle, were married on Oct. 15, 1994.
	www.capaa.wa.gov /APAHM_featured_locke.html (655 words)

	Gary Locke the First Asian American President? \| Asian American Issues \| GoldSea
		Practical minority politicians like Gary Locke and a few others that I could mention are our best hope of electing a person of color who can be attractive to not only people of his own race.
		Governor Locke will need to find a way to appeal to African-American and Hispanic voters if he is to get a chance at national public office.
		Gary Locke and AL Sharpton have something in common.
	goldsea.com /Air/Issues/Locke/locke.html (1747 words)

	The Stranger \| Seattle \| Columns \| New Column \| Grab Bag
		Locke took to his bed after the recent vote with what his aides are describing as "the vapors." "The governor's doctors have recommended bed rest, rubber sheets, and minimal fluid intake," said Locke Cabinet Member Martha Choe.
		Gary isn't accustomed to governing on the statewide level, and none of us are sure he's up to it.
		Locke also opposed I-200, the anti-affirmative action initiative passed by state voters last year, and supported I-677, the pro-gay rights initiative rejected by voters in 1997.
	www.thestranger.com /seattle/BigArt?oid=2510 (378 words)

	Searching For Asian America . The Governor \| PBS
		A graduate of Yale University (Locke notes he was admitted by affirmative action), Locke rose through the political system to become elected in 1996 as the first Asian American governor in the continental United States.
		Locke's initial gubernatorial campaign is profiled, in which, for the first time, he used his own life story to win over voters.
		Clips of President Bill Clinton recognizing Locke during his 1997 State of the Union address are included, as well as scenes of Locke preparing to speak to the nation in the Democratic response to President George W. Bush's 2003 State of the Union address.
	www.pbs.org /searching/gov_main.html (618 words)

	Seattle, Washington Lawyer: China Practice,Energy,Governmental Relations
		Gary was elected Washingtonâs 21st governor on November 5, 1996, making him the first Chinese American governor in U.S. history.
		Garyâs organizational and managerial accomplishments have been recognized by Governing Magazine as one of Americaâs five best managed states, as a finalist in the Harvard Innovations in Government program, and as the most Digital State Government.
		Gary served on the House Judiciary and Appropriations Committees, with his final five years as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, writing state budgets.
	www.dwt.com /lawdir/attorneys/LockeGary.cfm (200 words)

	Gov. Gary Locke Unveils 20-Year Water Plan for Columbia River Region (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		KENNEWICK – Gov. Gary Locke today unveiled a bold plan that secures water for Columbia River communities and farmers for the next 20 years and sets aside a substantial amount of water to enhance fisheries.
		Locke was joined at the event, which took place at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, by senior federal administrators, state legislators, state and local government officials, irrigation district commissioners and others.
		Locke said agreements are also in the works with the Bonneville Power Administration and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Indian Reservation to make additional water available to meet the needs of cities along the Columbia River.
	www.ecy.wa.gov /news/2004news/2004-231.html (697 words)

	AsianWeek.com: Feature: Gary Locke Wins (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Locke garnered 57 percent of the vote, while his chief rival, former talk-show host John Carlson took 41 percent.
		Locke was a staunch critic of I-200 and vowed to bolster recruitment and outreach programs for women and minorities.
		Locke’s popularity in large part is due to his family.
	www.asianweek.com /2000_11_10/feature3_locke.html (554 words)

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		Locke's prospective victory would be "a breakthrough to a level of leadership we have never seen before on the mainland," said Don Nakanishi, director of the UCLA Asian American Studies Center.
		Locke calls Craswell a "formidable opponent." But at a fundraiser held for him by wealthy Asian Americans in Silicon Valley last Sunday in Cupertino, Locke said he was "confident" of victory.
		Locke named four Asian Americans to a 16-member citizens advisory committee to the PFD and his supporters say Locke tried to persuade at least two Asian Americans to take a PFD appointment, but was turned down for different reasons.
	www.asianweek.com /102596/cover.html (1926 words)

	Gary Locke is Strong Arming Washington State (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		OLYMPIA — While Gov. Gary Locke says he wants to suspend popular citizen initiatives that increase school spending, he also has been working behind the scenes with initiative backers to craft a new system for financing education.
		Locke spokesman Roger Nyhus said the governor knew a poll was being drafted but he did not know what questions would be included.
		Locke needs to go visit some of the WA State maintenance shops and other state funded activities to see the waste and the pork first hand.
	www.freerepublic.com /focus/news/808705/posts (1653 words)

	Gary Locke Auditions for D.C. (March 3, 1998)
		Gary Locke Auditions for D.C. by Geov Parrish
		Both Locke and enforcement budget cutbacks from a reactionary state legislature (whose anti-regulatory zeal Locke has largely embraced) have pushed the agency into a policy of open accommodation with corporate megapolluters across the state.
		That includes Locke's signoff on the illegal diversion of $31 million a year in 1997 and 1998 from cleanup funds to prepare FFTF for its proposed mission of generating more plutonium waste.
	eatthestate.org /02-25/GaryLockeAuditions.htm (281 words)

	Gary Locke
		Locke received a B.A. in political science from Yale University in 1972, and a law degree from Boston University in 1975.
		Locke was elected governor of Washington in 1996 and was reelected in 2000.
		Locke chose not to run for a third term, citing a desire to spend more time with his family as the reason.
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0880743.html (359 words)

	Northwest Asian Weekly
		Gary Locke will bid farewell to his political duties at the end of this year and hopes to become better known as a loving father, husband and son and a hardworking citizen.
		Mona Lee Locke calls him the same down-to-earth guy he was when they first met, and a better dad than she could have ever imagined.
		Locke won his two gubernatorial races by wide margins (in 1996, he took 59 percent of the vote; in 2000, he won 58 percent), but he hasn’t always enjoyed overwhelming support from the citizens of the state.
	www.nwasianweekly.com /editorial/locke.23.39.htm (1117 words)

	Sound Politics: Locke makes desperate appeal to Rossi
		I suspect that Gary Locke got a peek at the case his partners' are preparing, had an "oh, shit!" moment, and felt a desperate urge to throw cold water on Dino Rossi.
		Gary Locke, as a representative of DWT is bound by the ethics of the Washington State Bar.
		Locke's comments are a gross violation of ethics and practices, not only as a member of your law firm but also as a member of the legal profession in Washington state.
	www.soundpolitics.com /archives/004373.html (8603 words)

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