HEALTH · WA · 1989-2007
Maxine Hayes
State Health Officer · Washington
On the record
First African-American WA State Health Officer
Background
Maxine Hayes (—) was Washington's State Health Officer 1989–2007 (18 years). Took office after Frank Lee Swain (latest tracked occupant of this seat). Note: First African-American WA State Health Officer. Same-year political environment (1989): Governor Booth Gardner; Secretary of State Ralph Munro.
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Others who held this office in Washington
- Frank Lee Swain (1985-1991)
- John A. Beare (1971-1979)
- Bernard Bucove (1955-1971)