Mark Robert Klicker (born March 26, 1963) is an American businessman and politician who is a member of the

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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 Walla Walla ( ) is a city in and the county seat of Walla Walla County, Washington, United States. It had a population of 34,060 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, estimated to have decreased to 33,339 as of 2023. The combined populat ...

. As a child, he worked on his family's ranch in the Walla Walla Valley agricultural region. Klicker earned an

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from

Walla Walla Community College Walla Walla Community College (WWCC), often referred to as just "CC" locally, is a multi-campus community college in southeastern Washington state. History Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) was established in 1967 by Peter Dietrich in respo ...

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. After incumbent representative Bill Jenkin announced that he would not seek re-election to the

, Klicker announced his candidacy to succeed him. Klicker defeated Democrat Frances Chvatal in the

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and November general election. 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.

Personal life

Klicker's wife is Lisa Klicker. They have three children. Klicker and his family live in

References

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