Sharon was raised in Japan before moving to Washington state. She earned her bachelor's degree in business administration and accounting from The University of Washington.  She is married and has 3 children. 

Sharon is currently the owner of a CPA firm and founder of a public policy research company.

Sharon is a Pierce County planning commissioner and member of the Pierce County Birth -25 Advisory Board.  She previously ran for state treasurer of Washington in 2012, but she did not win.

As of October 7, 2024, Sharon Hanek’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Know Your Candidates 2024: Sharon Hanek, Washington State Treasurer

State treasurer candidates differ over proposed ‘baby bonds’ plan that seeks to address wealth gap in Washington

Plans to create better reporting and disclosure of information.

Believes that the investment system and obligations of Washington state are in good condition.

Opposes the Washington Future Fund, which is a proposed program aimed at addressing the racial and economic wealth gap in Washington State.

- Plans to create better reporting and disclosure of information.
- Believes that the investment system and obligations of Washington state are in good condition.
- Opposes the Washington Future Fund, which is a proposed program aimed at addressing the racial and economic wealth gap in Washington State.

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Sharon Hanek

Sharon is currently a Pierce County Planning Commissioner and member of the Pierce County Birth -25 Advisory Board.  She previously ran for State Treasurer in State of Washington in 2012, but did not win.


As of October 8, 2024, Sharon Hanek’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The state treasurer manages the state's investments, debt, and cash flow. The treasurer also serves on the State Investment Board and chairs the State Finance Committee.
- The state treasurer also works on various committees to fund infrastructure, state pensions, college tuition funds, and affordable housing in the state.
- The state treasurer is elected for a 4-year term. 
- The state treasurer is paid an annual salary of $153,615.