Full Name:
Benjamin Judah Phelps
Gender:
Male
Birth Place:
Huntington, NY
Home City:
Bellevue, WA
Religion:
Jewish
Attended, Political Science, University of Rochester, 2008-2012
No political experience information on file.
No caucus information on file.
Marketing Manager, Waypoint Wealth Advisors, 2015-present
Sales Associate, Cashier, and BOSS Specialist, American Eagle Outfitters, 2014-2015
Garden Associate/ Clinic Captain, The Home Depot, 2014-2015
Youth Engagement Coordinator, Temple B'nai Torah, 2013-2014
Transportation and Logistics Coordinator, Union for Reform Judaism Kutz Camp, 2014
Resident Advisor, North American Federation of Temple Youth Convention, 2013
God and Spirituality Specialist and Hebrew Teacher, Temple B'nai Torah, 2012-2013
Cultural Arts Specialist, Union for Reform Judaism, Camp Kalsman, 2013
Machon Kaplan Intern, Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism, 2011
Legacy Heritage Israel Fellow, Union for Reform Judaism Kutz Camp, 2010
Sales Representative, Cutco Knives, Vector Marketing, 2008-2009
Resident Advisor, North American Federation of Temple Youth, Union for Reform Judaism, 2009
Programming Vice President, North American Federation of Temple Youth, Union for Reform Judaism, 2007-2008
Hebrew and 8th Grade Teacher, Temple B'nai Torah, 2006-2008
Program Coordinator and Site Team Assistant, Union for Reform Judaism Kutz Camp, 2008
Counselor, Union for Reform Judaism, Camp Kalsman, 2008
No organizational membership information on file.
Favorite Musician:
Modest Mouse, Bob Dylan, Kanye West.
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
I am running for Washington state representative in the 48th legislative district because I believe that we need new leadership and new ideas in Olympia in order to make real progress on the pressing issues of the day, such as education, transportation, and, especially, affordable housing.