Entry To Public Sevice
Hansen's political career began as a member of the Cathlamet, Washington, city council, where she served from 1938–1946. She served in the Washington State Legislature as a member of the State House of Representatives from January 1939 until November 1960, serving as the first woman speaker pro tempore from 1955–1960. She served as chairman of the Western Interstate Committee on Highway Policies for 11 western states from 1951–1961.
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