Senator Jeff Holy has lived in the Spokane area for over 35 years with his wife, Cindy, and their two children. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Washington State University while serving in the Army and Army National Guard to pay for school. After graduation, Senator Holy began a 22 year career with the Spokane Police Department as an officer and detective. During this time, he attended Gonzaga University School of Law, where he earned his juris doctorate and was admitted to the Washington State Bar. He has practiced law over 20 years, offering free legal services to those less fortunate along the way.
Senator Holy has served his community through Little League, the Catholic Parish Council and Spokane Deaf Services.
His experiences on both sides of the law gives Senator Holy a unique perspective as a legislator. He has served the 6th District in the Legislature since 2013 and has been an active voice on public safety issues. He currently serves on the Sunshine Committee and the Civil Legal Aid Oversight Committee. He also serves on the board of directors for LEOFF II, the retirement plan for Washington state law enforcement officers and firefighters.
Senator Holy serves on the Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee, Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee, and Law and Justice Committee.