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Toby Nixon

Country:

United States

Currently Running For

Office:	State Representative (Position 1)
State:	Washington
District:	45
Party:	Republican

Information

Detailed Info

Website:

http://www.tobynixon.com

Gender:

Male

Relationship Status:

Married to
Irene Nixon (for 26 years!)

Birthday:

March 26, 1959

Hometown:

Kirkland, WA

Religious Views:

Christian

Activities:

President, Washington Coalition for Open Government; Chair, Citizens for Accountable Elections; Board Member, Heart of America Northwest; Executive Committee Member, Washington Chapter of Republicans for Environmental Protection; Board Member, Eastside Republican Club; Advisory Council, Youth Eastside Services; Secretary, Kingsgate 3&4 Homeowners Association; Public Affairs Director, Kirkland Washington Stake, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Interests:

Politics, Government Accountability and Transparency, Environmental Protection, Religion, lots of things!

Favorite Music:

Jazz, Classical, Choral, Barbershop

Favorite Movies:

Anything with James Earl Jones!

Favorite Books:

P. J. O'Rourke, other political commentary

Favorite TV Shows:

Stargate Atlantis, Stargate SG-1

Favorite Quotes:

"Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." -- Benjamin Franklin

"A popular Government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy; or, perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance: And a people who mean to be their own Governors, must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives." -- James Madison

"All political power is inherent in the people, and governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, and are established to protect and maintain individual rights." -- Washington State Constitution, Article I, Section 1

Work Info

Employer:	Microsoft
Position:	Senior Standards Program Manager
Time Period:	January 1993 - Present
Location:	Redmond, WA
Description:	Represent Microsoft in international technical standards organizations, reaching agreements with other companies on how our products will work together. Current focus is on "smart homes" -- enabling people to use their computers to monitor and control other things in their homes, stream media around their homes, and access things in their homes remotely.

Education Info

College:	California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Computer Science
High School:	Shasta High

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August 27

Toby Nixon wrote on his own wall.

1:27pm

July 9

Toby Nixon wrote on his own wall.

7:28pm

July 7

Toby Nixon wrote a note.

8:52pm

A voter asks: Who do I vote for?

Dear Friends, This morning I received a challenging email from someone who lives in the 45th District and is trying to decide who to vote for. Their email, and my answer, are below. I hope you find this informative.

July 6

Toby Nixon wrote a note.

4:56pm

Thoughts on Independence Day

I find too often that when you ask people to enumerate the “self-evident truths” mentioned in our Declaration of Independence that, if they even have a clue what you’re asking, they too often stop at “pursuit of Happiness”.

Toby Nixon wrote on his own wall.

4:48pm

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Toby Nixon wrote at 1:27pm on August 27th, 2008

Hey! I posted BlogAds on SoundPolitics.com and HorsesAss.org. Did anyone see them? What do you think?

Doug wrote at 10:04am on August 15th, 2008

Toby - I will be in Southwest Washington this evening and unable to attend your social. Thank you for extending the invitation, I know you folks will have a swell time. Thank you.

Abe wrote at 1:17am on August 15th, 2008

Toby thank you for voting against SB6613 and standing up for our rights.

Toby Nixon wrote at 7:28pm on July 9th, 2008

This has been a long day already! I got up at 3:45AM to take my daughter Julia to the airport -- she's off on a 16-day band trip to Europe, visiting (and playing concerts in) England, France, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany, with side trips to Venice and Leichtenstein.

Toby Nixon wrote at 4:48pm on July 6th, 2008

Thanks to all of you who walked with me in the 4th of July parades in Carnation and Kirkland. It was a great turnout!

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