John Bielka

John Bielka, a Democratic candidate for Washington State Representative District 31, Position 2, is a civil engineer and Public Works Director. He brings extensive experience from public works, including roles as Capital Project Manager for the City of Orting, and has owned an excavation company. Bielka highlights his practical, results-driven approach to infrastructure management, financial discipline, and problem-solving. He successfully addressed a long-standing flooding issue in Algona for a fraction of the projected cost and secured significant grants for local governments. Motivated to bring this expertise to Olympia, Bielka aims to tackle critical issues like infrastructure and affordability in the 31st District. He is running as a non-incumbent against Josh Penner.