Jennifer Belcher | |
|---|---|
| 13th Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands | |
| In office January 13, 1993 – January 10, 2001 | |
| Governor | Mike Lowry Gary Locke |
| Preceded by | Brian Boyle |
| Succeeded by | Doug Sutherland |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
| In office January 10, 1983 – January 11, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | W. H. “Bill” Garson Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Cathy Wolfe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jennifer Emerson Marion January 4, 1944 Beckley, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | March 31, 2022 (aged 78) Olympia, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Larry Belcher |
| Education | Bethany College (attended) |
| Occupation | Management consultant |
Jennifer Emerson Belcher (née Marion; January 4, 1944 – March 31, 2022) was an American politician who was the first woman to serve as Washington commissioner of public lands from 1993 to 2001. Belcher previously represented the 22nd district in the Washington House of Representatives from 1983 to 1993.[1][2] Her major legislative achievements include subsidizing childcare for state employees and furthering equal pay for women in state government.[3] As commissioner of public lands, she oriented the Washington State Department of Natural Resources toward conservation.[2]