Roger Freeman (American politician) facts for kids
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Roger Freeman
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| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 30th district |
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| In office January 14, 2013 – October 29, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Katrina Asay |
| Succeeded by | Carol Gregory |
| Federal Way City Council, Position No. 6 | |
| In office January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Eric Faison |
| Succeeded by | Diana Noble-Gulliford |
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| Born | November 30, 1965 |
| Died | October 29, 2014 (aged 48) Federal Way, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sonya Freeman |
| Residence | Federal Way, Washington |
| Alma mater | Iowa State University (BA) Washburn University (JD) |
| Profession | Lawyer Public defender |
| Website | Official: http://housedemocrats.wa.gov/roster/rep-roger-freeman/ |
Roger D. Freeman (born November 30, 1965 – died October 29, 2014) was an American lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party, one of the two main political parties in the United States.
He served as a representative in the Washington House of Representatives, which is a group of lawmakers for the state of Washington. He represented the 30th Legislative District. Sadly, he passed away while still serving in office due to an illness. Even after his passing, people still voted for him, and he was re-elected. Roger Freeman was African-American.
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Roger Freeman's Early Life and Education
Roger Freeman was born on November 30, 1965. He grew up and went to college to get a good education. He attended Iowa State University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.
After that, he continued his studies at Washburn University. There, he earned a Doctor of Law degree, which is needed to become a lawyer.
Roger Freeman's Career as a Lawyer
After finishing his education, Roger Freeman became a Lawyer. Lawyers help people understand laws and represent them in court. He also worked as a Public defender. A public defender is a special kind of lawyer who helps people who cannot afford to hire their own lawyer. This work is very important because it makes sure everyone has a fair chance in the legal system.
Roger Freeman's Time in Politics
Roger Freeman was very involved in his community and decided to enter politics. He served in two important roles.
Federal Way City Council
From January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2012, Roger Freeman was a member of the Federal Way City Council. The City Council is a group of elected officials who make decisions for their city. They help manage local services and make rules for the community.
Washington House of Representatives
After serving on the City Council, Roger Freeman was elected to the Washington House of Representatives. He started this role on January 14, 2013. In this position, he helped create and vote on laws for the entire state of Washington. He represented the 30th Legislative District.
Roger Freeman's Legacy
Roger Freeman passed away on October 29, 2014, while he was still serving in the Washington House of Representatives. Even though he had passed away, people in his district still believed in him. He was re-elected to his position after his death, which is a very rare event in politics.
