Barney Goltz

Harold A. (Barney) Goltz (August 13, 1924 December 25, 2008) was an American politician in the state of Washington. Goltz attended Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated in 1945. While at Macalester, he worked on the campaign of his professor, Hubert Humphrey for Mayor of Minneapolis. He went on to get a master's degree in student affairs at the University of Minnesota.

Barney Goltz
Goltz in 1973
Member of the Washington House of Representatives for the 42nd district
In office
19731975
Member of the Washington State Senate for the 42nd district
In office
1975–1987
Personal details
Born(1924-08-13)August 13, 1924
Balaton, Minnesota, United States
DiedDecember 25, 2008(2008-12-25) (aged 84)
Olympia, Washington, United States
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Marguerite Nauss Goltz
ChildrenJeff Goltz
Alma materUniversity of Minnesota, Macalester College
OccupationWashington State Senator, Washington State Representative, Director of Planning for Western Washington University

Goltz moved to Washington state in 1957. He held several positions at Western Washington University including Director of Student Activities, Assistant to the President and Director of Planning. He served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1973 to 1975 for district 42, and in the Senate from 1975 to 1987. Goltz became president pro tem of the Senate before retiring.[1][2][3][4]

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