Julio Cortes is a Washington State Representative for District 38 since January 2023. He grew up in Wapato, Washington, after his family immigrated from Mexico when he was 5 years old. His parents were part of the immigrant farm working community in the small agricultural town, teaching him the meaning of hard work, perseverance, and pride.
Serving
About
Family & Heritage
Family immigrated to Washington from Mexico when he was 5. Grew up in Wapato, Washington - a close-knit agricultural community of primarily immigrant farmworkers. Parents were farmworkers who met cutting meat at a plant near Tri-Cities.
Political Career
Before Politics
Communications and Marketing Manager and Small/Medium Business Liaison, City of Everett (2018-2021); Public Relations Manager, Cocoon House; Homeless Prevention Specialist, Oasis Teen Shelter
Education
Associate degree from Walla Walla Community College; B.A. in Public Relations and Journalism from Western Washington University
Key Issues & Priorities
Housing affordability
Homelessness prevention
Youth services
Immigrant community support
Communications and community engagement