Mark Robert Klicker is a Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives representing *District 16 *, which includes all of Walla Walla County, parts of Franklin and Benton Counties, and cities such as Pasco, Richland, and part of West Richland. A native of Walla Walla, Washington, with family roots in the Walla Walla Valley dating to 1861, he grew up on the family farm and has over 35 years in agriculture. Married for over 36 years, he has three adult children and four grandchildren. Elected in 2020 after defeating Democrat Frances Chvatal, he assumed office on January 11, 2021. Notable achievements include serving as president of the Washington Farm Bureau, founding the Urban, Farm and Forest Group , previously owning Alpha Omega Klicker Cherries and Klicker Enterprises Asphalt Seal Coat Company, and sponsoring 2024 legislation to lift local regulations prohibiting commercial activities in residential zones .

Education and Political Experience

Education details are not specified in available records; Klicker's background emphasizes practical experience in farming, real estate, and agriculture advocacy. Politically, he served as regional field director for the Washington Farm Bureau , coordinated statewide farmer rallies defending property rights, developed programs like “County Empowerment Bringing People Together” and “Habits of a Successful Farm Bureau,” and held leadership roles including past president of the Walla Walla County Farm Bureau board and current chairman of the Walla Walla County Voluntary Stewardship Program. In the House, he is ranking minority member on the Local Government Committee, assistant ranking member on the Environment & Energy Committee, and serves on Rules, Transportation, Joint Administrative Rules Review, and Joint Committee on Energy Supply, Energy Conservation, and Energy Resilience. He focuses on reducing taxes, promoting innovation, and bipartisan collaboration to support families and prosperity.