Matt Boehnke represents the 8th Legislative District (Tri-Cities) in the State Senate. He previously served two terms in the Washington House of Representatives. Since 2015, Matt has served as the director and lead professor of the cybersecurity division at Columbia Basin College. He also owns a cybersecurity consulting business. Before joining the Legislature, he served for three years on the Kennewick City Council. Matt currently serves on the following committees: Senate Human Services; Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade; Environment, Energy & Technology; and Ways & Means. (Appointed January 2023)