Spokane County Official Local Voters’ Pamphlet August 3, 2021 Primary Election
Ballots will be mailed by July 16th
Published by the Spokane County Elections Office 2
Message from our office TableTable of Contentsof Contents Dear Spokane County Voters: Election Information...... XX ElectionRegister Information to Vote...... XX 2 Welcome to the August 3, 2021 Primary Election RegisterReturn to Vote your...... ballot...... XX 3 Local Voters' Pamphlet! ReturnBallot your ballotDrop ...... Box Locations....XX 4 Ballot CandidateDrop Box Locations Statements...... 5 CandidateBallot Statements Measures...... 6 The purpose of the Primary is to reduce the Ballot Measures...... 29 number of candidates to two for the General Election. Voters may vote for any one candidate in each contest.
The two candidates that receive the most votes in the August Primary advance to the General Local Jurisdictions Participating Election. Candidates must receive at least 1 in this Election: percent of the total votes cast in that race in order • City of Cheney to be placed on the General Election ballot. • City of Deer Park • City of Spokane - Council District 1 • City of Spokane - Council District 3 This Primary is not countywide. To reduce costs, City of Spokane Valley this Voters’ Pamphlet is sent to households based • • Town of Rockford on United States Post Office routes. You may Central Valley SD receive a pamphlet and not be eligible to • Cheney SD participate in this election. All registered voters in • East Valley SD Spokane County will receive a ballot and Voters’ • Spokane SD 81 Pamphlet for the November General Election. For • Fire District 3 questions, please contact our office. • • Fire District 4 • Fire District 8 IfIf youyou needneed toto registerregister toto votevote oror updateupdate youryour votervoter • Spokane County WD 3 registration,registration, seesee pagepage 34 forfor moremore information.information. Contact Information Ballots for the Primary will be mailed by July 16th. If you need a replacement ballot or have any Spokane County Elections Office questions, please contact our office. 1033 West Gardner Ave Spokane, WA 99260 Sincerely, www.spokanecounty.org/elections [email protected] Spokane County Elections 509-477-2320
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How do I register Registration deadlines
to vote? By mail or online: Online: Register at VoteWA.gov Your application must By mail: Request a paper form be July Aug. be received no later mailed to you or print your own at than July 26. www.spokanecounty.org/elections In person: Visit a No internet access? Call 509-477-2320. local voting center no later than 8 p.m. on In person: August 3. Spokane County Elections Office 1033 W Gardner Ave, Spokane
Moved? Update your Qualifications voting address You must be at least 18 Contact a county elections years old, a U.S. citizen, a office ot request a ballot at your resident of Washington, new address. and not under Department By July 26: Have your application of Corrections supervision received by mail or updated online. for a Washington felony conviction. 16- and 17-year-olds can sign Or up as Future Voters and will be registered By August 3: Visit a local voting center to vote when they turn 18. in person.
What if I’m not 18 yet?
If you are 16 or 17, become a Future Voter! 16 and 17-year-olds can use the Voter Registration form to sign up as Future Voters and be automatically registered to vote when they turn 18. Every January on Temperance and Good Citizenship Day, high school students 16 and older are given the opportunity to complete a voter registration in class. 4 How do I cast a ballot?
Your ballot will be mailed no later Vote your ballot and sign your 1 than July 16th to the address on 2 return envelope. You are not your voter registration. If you need required to vote every race on a replacement ballot, visit your ballot. We encourage using VoteWA.gov or contact the Spokane this pamphlet to help you decide. County Elections Office.
Return your ballot by mail, no 3 stamp needed. If mailed, your ballot must be postmarked by August 3rd. A late postmark could disqualify your ballot. The USPS recommends that you mail a week before Election Day. Or Or return your ballot to an official ballot drop box. Drop boxes are open until 8 p.m. on August 3. Find drop box locations on the next page.
Check the status of your ballot at 4 VoteWA.gov to see if it has been received by your county elections office.
View election results online After 8 p.m. on election night, unofficial Election staff will contact you before results are posted at your ballot is processed if: www.spokanecounty.org/elections. • Your signature is missing Results will be updated as more ballots are • Your signature doesn’t match your processed and are unofficial until voter registration record certification. Spokane County Ballot Drop Box Locations 5
Will you receive a Primary Ballot? 6 City of Cheney l Council Position No. 3 l 4 year term
Jacquelyn Belock Community Service (Nonpartisan) Mentor for at-risk youth in Thurston County, WA; Coach and mentor for youth cheerleading in Thurston County; Science communicator for K-12, Phone: (509) 990-7249 volunteering in 1st and 2nd grade classrooms across WA. Email: [email protected] Website: www.ElectBelock.org Statement My name is Jacquelyn Belock, I’m a dedicated mother, wife of an Army Elected Experience Veteran, Earth Scientist, and Educator. As a member of Cheney City Precinct Committee Officer Council, I will be a vocal supporter of Cheney’s working families, small businesses, and everyday people like you and me.
Other Professional Experience Cheney has continued to grow over the last decade. While larger Adjunct Paleontology Instructor, Spokane, WA (present); Paleontological businesses move into the West Plains, I am dedicated to putting the needs Field Tech for Paleo Solutions Inc, Denver, CO; Museum Assistant at of Cheney families and businesses first. As Cheney expands, it is important Museum of Geology, Rapid City, SD; Tutor and Peer Educator at EWU, that we also preserve the aspects that make Cheney the best city to live in. Cheney, WA; Office Manager for Reunions Unlimited LLC, Olympia, WA Education MS Paleontology, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; BA Geology, Eastern Washington University
Ryan Delaney Community Service (Nonpartisan) Cheney Park Board Representative; Cheney Clean Sweep Volunteer Phone: (509) 979-3380 Statement Email: [email protected] Cheney is a special place with a rich history and a bright future. The commercial Website: Vote4Ryan.com development in the surrounding areas will inevitably encourage growth here in our city. It is my interest to help shape that growth by honoring tradition, fostering Elected Experience education, and combating the many issues seen by large cities. Debate & Forensics Society President (Fall ’08- Spring ’09) We need to continue to provide affordable housing for our expanding community while ensuring that the small town feel continues to thrive and our Other Professional Experience parks and natural spaces receive the attention and protection they deserve. I will Ma’o Organic Farms Youth Leadership Training (2006-2008); New diligently voice concerns against increasing taxes, frivolous government Student Orientation Leader (Summer ‘09); Speech & Communication spending, and excessive regulation. Society – Most Outstanding Member (Spring ’08); Graduate Student Organization Representative (Fall ’12- Fall’13); Top Speaker Award at the 10th Bi-annual Warrior Intramural Debate Tournament; Small Business Management (1994-Present) Education MA, University of Hawai’i, Communicology; BA, University of Hawai’i, Speech & Communication; AA, Leeward Community College, Community Food Security.
Community Service Tim Gainer None (Nonpartisan) Statement Phone: No Information Submitted To my constituents, Email: No Information Submitted Website: No Information Submitted I am running for City Council to make a difference for the citizens of Cheney. I will make informed common sense decisions regard our great Elected Experience city. I will also provide new insight on issue facing our city. None
Other Professional Experience Employee of DCI for almost 39 years. Education Attended EWU; AAS EET ITT Technical Institute
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Mark Posthuma Community Service (Nonpartisan) Volunteer at Cheney Clean Sweep; Volunteer at Cheney Mayfest; Christmas meal distribution for 75 Cheney families yearly since 2014; Led 3 financial campaigns for ACCOIN (American Childhood Cancer Organization Inland Email: [email protected] Northwest); Organized weekly COVID food distribution (2,000 lbs of food per week); Led financial campaign that resulted in thousands of dollars for Elected Experience Cheney food and clothing bank; Current board member for the Long Term No Information Submitted Recovery Organization for Malden/Pine City due to the September 2020 fire; Volunteered for Bite to Go at Betz elementary
Other Professional Experience Clergy, 25 years Statement My family and I moved to Cheney in 2005. We immediately discovered Education what a great city Cheney is and began serving our community. I’ve led a BA in Biblical Studies (Life Pacific University) non-profit financial board for 16 years. During COVID we supported local businesses by purchasing $4,000 in gift certificates that were distributed in appreciation to employees at Cheney Care Center, teachers and staff at Betz elementary and local law enforcement and staff. I have coached sports teams for Cheney parks and rec, at CMS and CHS. My heart has always been for Cheney and it would be my honor to serve on the city council.
Justin Amyot Community Service (Nonpartisan) No Information Submitted Email: [email protected] Statement I was never really too interested in City politics, but when Covid hit I watched Elected Experience a few of the City council meetings online. Here I saw how disappointed some I have no elected experience, but I’ve lived people were that they could “only” raise taxes by 2% this year. In that same in Cheney my entire life and look forward to meeting a gentleman asked how we could cut spending or spend more learning the process of city business and efficiently and the council basically said since he lived in the outskirts of town suggesting my own ideas. it wouldn’t affect him and moved on. That moment, I felt that I should do Other Professional Experience something more than complain. I work at and Co-Manage Vision Haus Optometry here in Cheney. Education I went to Spokane Falls for my A.A.S., and I received my B.S. in Accounting from W.G.U.
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Community Service Hazel McGillivray Leads worship music for Grace Church part-time and has actively (Nonpartisan) been involved in the church providing such services a bulletins and refreshments for 10 years. Previously volunteered such services at Email: [email protected] several other churches; Offered “Kid Kraft” classes during COVID. Website: VoteHazel.com Statement As a business owner and mom, I had no aspiration beyond the Elected Experience management of my business, home, and raising my children. As Absolutely none. I may be overqualified. proven by putting my hammer where my mouth is, I care deeply about this community. I am called. I will serve. Other Professional Experience USAF Veteran; GreenDisk: Warehouse Operations Manager. Directly supervised 64 Growth is inevitable, but we can choose to be smart. Deer Park has employees; Murray Franklyn: IT Telecommunications Manager, Construction Code unique opportunities to become a vibrant, lively community. The Compliance; McGillivray Properties, LLC: Assist husband in all operations including question is, “what do we want to grow into?” The answer requires construction and rental management. This includes renovating four uninhabitable vision. I believe that with the proper vision Deer Park can, quote, homes in Deer Park. “Be All We Can Be.” Learn more at VoteHazel.com or fb.me/Hazel4DPmayor. Education Learning is never limited to a classroom; my entire life is an exercise in education.
Community Service Tim Verzal Deer Park Eagles Fundraising Committee, Deer Park Community (Nonpartisan) Float volunteer, Pumpkin Lane volunteer and Settlers Committee Email: [email protected] Statement Website: https://m.facebook.com/timvfordp/ As current Mayor of Deer Park I am seeking reelection to continue Elected Experience my commitment I made to our community almost four years ago. Former Director Deer Park Softball Assoc. – 15 years, As Mayor I have overseen many projects, big and small. A few Deer Park Eagles Lodge Trustee – 8 years, Deer Park City examples being I assisted in securing EDA funding for industrial Council Member – 4 years, Mayor of Deer Park – 3.5 years park improvements, overseen the final phase of Crawford reconstruction to most recently working with local business owners to secure federal dollars to help offset loss of revenues due to Other Professional Experience the pandemic. I pledge to continue to be available, honest, and Former Local Business Owner/ Operator – 6 years, Current Supervisor/ Project fair while performing my duty as Mayor. Lets continue in the right Manager with 17 years knowledge and experience in the repair, improvement and direction together. installation of utilities, sewer, water and road infrastructure. Education Central High School, Salem WI graduate and Louisville, KY College attendee
Hargis Adams Community Service (Nonpartisan) No Information Submitted Statement Phone: No Information Submitted No Information Submitted Email: No Information Submitted Website: No Information Submitted Elected Experience No Information Submitted
Other Professional Experience No Information Submitted Education No Information Submitted
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Billy Costello Henry Lever (Nonpartisan) (Nonpartisan)
Phone: (509) 939-1426 Phone: (509) 290-2330 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Elected Experience Elected Experience First time candidate No Information Submitted
Other Professional Experience Other Professional Experience Small business owner in Deer Park that helps people manage the risks of Auditor/Accountant - Washington State Department of Revenue - 2016 - everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams as a Present; State Tax Expert; Construction Foreman - J Tatman Construction State Farm Agent. 2008 - 2016; Residential and Commercial Contruction; Corporal/Infantry Fire Team Leader - USMC - 2004 -2008; Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran Education California State University, Fullerton. B.A. Communications Education Community Service BS Accounting - Central Washington University Deer Park Chamber of Commerce (Board Member), Habitat for Humanity, Community Service Tri-County Little League, Spokane Junior Soccer, Spokane Indians Youth Sunday School Teacher - Laestadian Lutheran Church of Spokane - Deer Baseball. Active donor to many local non-profits and athletic/youth Park, WA; Youth Camp Counselor - Laestadian Lutheran Church programs. Statement Statement I am Henry Lever, husband and father to 6 kids. I was born and raised in Deer Park is growing and we need to be smart and strategic while keeping Western Washington and moved to Deer Park with my family 4 years ago. I the “small town” feel that makes this place special. As a father of three and left Western Washington because of the rising cost of living and the radical small business owner; the success and strong leadership of our town means political climate. I believe in small government, accountable to the people. a lot to me, my family, and my neighbors. Individual liberty, accountability and the rule of law. We have all witnessed I was raised on always returning borrowed things in better condition than first hand what happens when governments, federal, state, and local, forget when I received them. If I get the honor of receiving your vote, I promise who they serve. Although Deer Park has grown exponentially over the past that this town will continue to get better over the next four years with me as number of years, I will never forget the community I serve. your City Councilman.
Jason Upchurch Mary J Babb (Nonpartisan) (Nonpartisan)
Phone: (509) 994-1360 Website: https://www.facebook.com/ Email: [email protected] profile.php?id=1000688026 Website: www.voteforjasonupchurch.com Elected Experience 12 years on the Deer Park City Council. Served Elected Experience on the Golf Course, Airport and Industrial Park None committees.
Other Professional Experience Other Professional Experience I have managed a multi-million dollar manufacturing operation as well as Operated a dairy farm for 25 years,worked as a cook at Shagnasty’s excelled in outside sales, customer service, and design/engineering for new Restaurant for 20 years, worked at Phillips Department Store for 4 years. construction and remodeling companies. Education Education Central Valley High School Diploma - Hanford High School - Richland, WA; A.A. - Columbia Basin College - Pasco, WA; B.A. in Biblical Studies - The Master’s University - Community Service Santa Clarita, CA Served as a 4-H Leader for 14 years, has served on the Settler’s Day Committee for the past 15 years, VFW member for 20 years, Eagles Community Service member for 47 years. I currently serve on the Deer Park Planning Commission and regularly participate in City Council meetings. I have also volunteered on a citizen’s Statement committee to select playground equipment for our city and helped at the I believe that a person’s integrity is paramount in serving their community. Greenhouse food bank. I was taught that honesty and hard work are the key to success in life. I keep these two attributes in mind as I serve our community. I have worked Statement diligently on keeping our taxes low by being fiscally conservative. I have I am running for city council because it is time for Deer Park to have fresh, been a strong proponent of business growth and development, as I worked conservative leadership as we grow as a city. I believe we need to to help establish the Industrial Park. I believe that growth is inevitable and responsibly execute our city’s growth management plan as we look to it is crucial to guide that growth toward productive goals, while striving to the future. We also need to expand our policing efforts, incentivize new maintain our small town feel. businesses to come to our city (e.g. a grocery store), and continue to invest in our parks and recreation so that Deer Park remains a family friendly town with plenty of activities for our youth.
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Community Service Heather Newsom Volunteered for Settlers Dinner and Auction. (Nonpartisan) Statement I believe in attempting to maintain the small town feel of Deer Park. Email: [email protected] Listening to citizens and making the best decisions possible for our town.
Elected Experience No Information Submitted
Other Professional Experience Management at the Fraternal Order of Eagles currently. Bartender at the Eagles for the last 11 years. Education Riverside High School
Community Service Richard Schut Volunteered: Washington State Penitentiary and Martin Hall juvenile facility; (Nonpartisan) Created and managed DP Yard Sale event since 2009; Served on DP Chamber of Commerce Board. Phone: (208) 649-9006 Statement Email: [email protected] Our city and the surrounding area is changing rapidly. Flexible thinking and Website: https://richard.theschuts.com adopting new strategies is required to preserve Deer Park’s history, small town feel, and low crime rate. The community must work together to Elected Experience protect what is important to each of you. I would be honored to earn your One full-term Deer Park City Council vote.
Other Professional Experience The city council needs to be brought into the modern era of information Business Owner of a Marketing/Technology company since 2002; Worked and communication. I believe that open access to city government, online with local stagehand union since 2005; Professional Pyrotechnician since access to council meetings, and transparency in leadership is of critical 2011. importance and overdue. Find out more online at richard.theschuts.com Education Homeschooled and received GED early; SFCC for Graphic Design; Dedicated to continued learning, I have spent countless hours in self-education and research on a variety of topics. I believe every experience is an opportunity to learn; my wife and kids are my greatest instructors.
Community Service Mike Achurra No Information Submitted (Nonpartisan) Statement No Information Submitted Email: [email protected]
Elected Experience No Information Submitted
Other Professional Experience No Information Submitted Education No Information Submitted
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Community Service Luc Jasmin III Commissioner for the Office of the Police Ombudsman, City Council’s (Nonpartisan) Housing Action Subcommittee member, Community Minded Enterprises board member, Habitat for Humanity board member Phone: (509) 981-5595 Email: [email protected] Statement I am a small business owner serving families and children. My inspiration Website: jasmin4spokane.com and motivation come from hardworking people in Northeast Spokane whose stories propel me. Single parents rise and go to bed tired every day, Elected Experience they work multiple jobs, and many are in schooling - all to build better lives No Information Submitted for their children. I may not know you, but I see you and understand your struggles. I have many plans for our community, including promoting music and financial literacy programs and affordable childcare for all families. I Other Professional Experience would love the opportunity to be your next City Council representative. Co-Owner of Parkview Early Learning Center, President and Founder of Thank you. Washington Childcare Centers Association, Co-Executive Director for GLOW Children Early Learning Center, Tri-Chair for the Child Care Collaborative Task Force through Washington Chamber of Commerce, Early Learning Action Alliance member, Inland Northwest Early Learning Alliance member, Spokane Early Learning for All member, Association of Washington Businesses member Education B.A. in Elementary Education, Eastern Nazarene College
Community Service Naghmana Sherazi Spokane Women Together outreach coordinator, on boards of: (Nonpartisan) Leadership Training and Development - School of Leadership Studies, Gonzaga University, Asian Pacific Islander Coalition board, Peace and Phone: (509) 380-9270 Justice Action League, Equity in Education Coalition, Muslims for Email: [email protected] Community Action, Refugee Connections, Spokane Coalition of Color, Website: www.peopleforNaghmana.com Greater Spokane Progress, member NAACP Statement Elected Experience Northeast Spokane has needs: We need an advocate who will fight for Previously held leadership and elected roles in COVID-19 relief/recovery. Need a solution to the Housing Crisis. Need more the Democratic Party. jobs to help Spokane grow. Naghmana Sherazi will fulfill those needs as Other Professional Experience your next Councilmember. As a single mother and renter, Naghmana will Higher Education professional Gonzaga University, scientist, medical bring that underrepresented perspective to City Council. She brings with professional, community leader. Former small business owner. her connections to Spokane labor, immigrant, business, and faith Education communities, and will prioritize issues that help working families like yours. BS, Cytogenetic Technology - UT M.D. Anderson School of Health From helping with utilities and rent, to better road maintenance, Naghmana Professions. AS, Biotechnology - San Jacinto Community College. is committed to making sure your voice is represented on City Council. MA English, BA Economics & Political Science - Karachi University
Community Service Jonathan Bingle International missionary work; years of donating to local and international (Nonpartisan) non-profits providing food, clothing, medicine and water to third-world countries; worked with Bite2Go; providing food, clothing and backpacks for Phone: (509) 850-0736 children at Shiloh Hills Elementary School. Email: [email protected] Statement Website: jonathanbingle.com Spokane is heading in the wrong direction, but we can right the ship if we bring common sense back to City Council. Elected Experience N/A I’m running for Council to keep our neighborhoods safe by ensuring our law enforcement officers have the necessary resources, while also working to find solutions to the homelessness crisis. We need a Council that will foster Other Professional Experience a more business friendly environment to attract jobs and investment into Owner of several small businesses for the last 11 years including Bent our region, bringing more opportunity for all. We must support desperately Trivia, Bent Events, Bingle Enterprises, Inc. and Preferred Home Painting needed development to alleviate the housing crisis that has been at our and Improvement. doorstep for years. I’d appreciate your vote. Education Graduate of Rogers High School. Attended Spokane Falls Community College.
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Other Professional Experience Karen M Kearney No Information Submitted (Nonpartisan) Education Phone: (509) 328-4303 No Information Submitted Community Service Email: [email protected] No Information Submitted Website: www.karenkearney.net Statement Elected Experience No Informatin Submitted Returned to Spokane 24 years ago. Five generations lived in the Third District; Balboa South Indian Trail Chair 9 years; Worked with the neighbors to resolve the following: Code enforcement violations; Traffic Issues; Safety issues; Public Health issues; Environmental concerns; Involved in numerous organizations that give back to Spokane, served on city boards. Fiscally responsible,22 years in banking, makes decisions based on facts. I have a plan for the homeless, need more traffic officers, assistance for small businesses , streets repaired. I am a neighborhood person, this is a full time job, I have the experience serve you. Thank you
Community Service Mike Lish Provided multiple opportunities for local charities and organizations (Nonpartisan) including: Operation Spokane Heroes, Play 4 Gracie, Food Trucks Feed Our Future, Under the Bridge Ministries, Spokane County Sheriff’s Chaplaincy, Phone: (509) 483-0295 Christian Youth Theater, and Lewis and Clark High School DECA. Email: [email protected] Statement Website: mikelishforspokane.com We need a Council that makes decisions based on common sense, not a political agenda. Elected Experience N/A We can’t keep ignoring the issues surrounding housing, homelessness, and economic recovery. I will work to bring all partners to the table to find Other Professional Experience real solutions to the homelessness crisis while giving our law enforcement Over 20 years of experience working at and operating the family-owned officers the resources they need to make Spokane safe for everyone. I will small business, D. Lish’s Hamburgers, including 13 years as President and ensure local businesses and workers aren’t left behind in the COVID Operations Manager. recovery. Let’s work together to find common ground to tackle the real Education issues facing Spokane. I humbly ask for your vote. Graduate of Liberty High School. Attended Eastern Washington University and took courses at Spokane Community College. Graduate of Colorado School of Trades.
Community Service Christopher Savage Meals-On-Wheels (Mid City Concerns) Delivery Driver; Spocanopy Tree (Nonpartisan) Planting 2021; Downriver Bluff Cleanup 2021 Statement Phone: (509) 599-1903 Christopher Savage, a very involved citizen of District #3, has been active Email: [email protected] within his neighborhood, community, and district for well over 4 years in Website: savage4citycouncil.com many different capacitates. With his knowledge and experience, he will be able to represent the citizens of District #3, better than any other candidate Elected Experience in this election. Christopher Savage is running not for himself, but for the Vice-Chair of Salary Review Commission for City citizens of District #3. He is not a fly by night politician, but a concerned of Spokane; Commissioner on Water citizen who wants to divert Spokane off it’s current path, which leads down Conservancy Commission for Spokane County; Committee Member on the a road we can not come back from. Administrative Committee for Community Assembly Other Professional Experience Secretary Meals-On-Wheels (Mid City Concerns); Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee for Balboa/S.Indian Trail; Community Assembly Representative for Balboa/S.Indian Trail Education Western Washington University (Politics, Philosophy, Economics); Adam Smith: The Wealth of Nations; Aristotle: Politics; Thomas Hobbes:Levaithan; Ekelund Jr/Hebert: A History of Economic Theory and Method 5th edition Continued on next page Candidate statements are printed as submitted and are not edited for factual or grammatical accuracy by the Auditor’s Office. City of Spokane CD3 l Dist. No. 3 Council Position No. 2 l 4 year term 13
Community Service Zack Zappone Volunteer Income Tax Assistant; Spokane Food Fighters (helped serve (Nonpartisan) 100,000 donated meals during COVID); YMCA; Latin America Service Trips. Statement Phone: (509) 720-7646 I come from a Northside family with a history of public service. An NC Email: [email protected] graduate like my grandpa, I’m a teacher and public health worker, Website: zackzappone.com volunteering during COVID. I have experienced and know the struggles Northside families face: unprecedented growth, traffic, lack of affordable Elected Experience housing and health choices. Council President, North Central Alumni Association; President and Founder of Low-income Youth Civic Clubs; As your Councilmember with an urban planning background, I will prioritize Board Director, Youth Family Adult Connections (founded in 1969, this public health and safety, improve mental health services, take action on non-profit serves Spokane, Stevens, and Pend Oreille Counties). housing and homelessness, and rebuild our streets, parks, and economy Other Professional Experience because everyone deserves a fair shot. Endorsed by Spokane Regional Teacher: Spokane Public Schools (District 81), Mead School District, Labor Council, Ironworkers, Painters, Transit Workers, and Spokane Kennewick Schools, University of Cundinamarca, Colombia; Transportation Firefighters Union. Analyst; Public Health Worker; McDonald’s. Education North Central High School; Georgetown University, BA, University of Washington - Teaching Certificate; Fulbright Scholar; Princeton University, Masters in Public Affairs, Certificate in Urban Planning.
Community Service Lacrecia (Lu) Hill Currently: Board President of Spectrum LGBTQIA2+ Center; represents (Nonpartisan) the center on the Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Coalition; Inland Northwest Business Alliance (INBA) board, WA State LGBTQ+ Phone: (509) 850-0184 Commission’s Economic Development Committee.; Establishing Black Email: [email protected] Business Chamber of Commerce; Former Board Experience: Odyssey Website: www.luforyou.com Youth Movement. Statement Elected Experience Four generations of my family have called Spokane home. I have brought None together business, government, and community leaders to execute innovative solutions throughout my career to ensure this community is Other Professional Experience thriving. I want to continue the servant leadership I’m trained in and apply Director of the Boys and Girls Club for 7 years; Senior Program Associate my skills to ensure that Spokane is a city where every family is healthy and working on houselessness, Empire Health Foundation, Vice President of prosperous. Operations for a $3million start-up Conscious Ventures, Founder LMH Consultant. As your representative, I will work tirelessly to ensure our local businesses Education and working families recover from the pandemic. Our streets & parks are Bachelors of Psychology, Eastern Washington University; Masters of safe for our kids, and our neighbors get the help they need. Business Administration, University of the People; Urban Planning, EdX.
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Christopher Ingraham Mark Mc Manus (Nonpartisan) (Nonpartisan)
Phone: No Information Submitted Phone: No Information Submitted Email: No Information Submitted Email: No Information Submitted Website: No Information Submitted Website: No Information Submitted Elected Experience Elected Experience No Information Submitted Withdrawing from Candidacy to allow for more support for remaining challengers.
Other Professional Experience Other Professional Experience No Information Submitted No Information Submitted Education Education I graduated from University High School in 2004 No Information Submitted Community Service Community Service I have participated in four different humanitarian projects, including No Information Submitted church building and safe housing. Statement Statement No Information Submitted Blue Dogs are leaders who are committed to pursuing fiscally- responsible policies, a strong national defense, and transcending party lines to do what’s best for the American people. I am ready and willing to serve the people of Spokane Valley.
Ben Wick Brandon Fenton (Nonpartisan) (Nonpartisan)
Phone: (509) 928-2641 Phone: (509) 496-8805 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.reelectbenwick.org Elected Experience Elected Experience No Information Submitted I have been honored to be able to serve you as your councilmember and current Mayor.
Other Professional Experience Other Professional Experience In addition to operating my own small business I am a manager at Spokane Retired after 20 years with an Honorable Discharge from the Washington Air Industries responsible for the IT Department as well as Purchasing, Shipping, National Guard, 141st Air Refueling Wing as a Technical Sargent, E-6. 13 and Production Scheduling. Years as a Federal Civil Service employee with the Washington Air National Guard, WG-10. An entrepreneur and business owner of The Black Diamond. Education I graduated from East Valley High School and Eastern Washington University, Education Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Computer Science. Graduated From East Valley High School in 2000. Studied Computer Science at Gonzaga University and Electrical Engineering Eastern Community Service Washington University. Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology from the I am a 4th generation, lifelong Spokane Valley resident. I am a member of the Community College of the Air Force. Trained Quality Assurance member for Spokane Valley Kiwanis Club, volunteer with the Spokane Interstate Fair, and the Air Force. past board member for Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners (SNAP). Community Service Statement Multiple service projects through church and The Boy Scouts of America. I believe in limited government that focuses on public safety and infrastructure. In the last few years we have been able to take advantage Statement I love our city; I want to make it a better place for my children and the of opportunities which our city has never done before. We have secured community. I believe that our local government can do better. As a small funding for Barker Road infrastructure improvements which have already business owner I understand the difficulties that businesses have endured stimulated the creation of 1,000’s of new jobs; secured parkland that is only this past year. Our current city council has turned a blind eye to these available once in a lifetime; and continued to support / enhance our police struggles. We need to push back against the current State and Federal department; all without increasing taxes or going into debt. Administrations. We need strong local leadership! The Spokane Valley City Council and Mayor has ignored the plight of Spokane Valley citizens and We have great things going and I humbly ask for your support to continue to businesses. Our community deserves better! Let’s Make Spokane Valley move Spokane Valley forward. Great Again!
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Wayne J. Fenton (Nonpartisan) Pamela Haley (Nonpartisan) Phone: (509) 998-0657 Email: [email protected] Phone: (509) 456-3776 Elected Experience Email: [email protected] None Website: votepamhaley.com Other Professional Experience Elected Experience Worked 41 years in the Aluminum Industry... Pamela Haley has been a Spokane Valley Council Research & Development Team Leader, member for 6 years and the past Deputy Mayor. Troubleshooter/Problem Solver and Technical Service Technician for global corporations based in Spokane Valley; In my semi-retirement, I have become an entrepreneur and business owner of The Other Professional Experience Black Diamond in the Spokane Valley. A small business owner for 28 years. Education Education Attended Brigham Young University and Spokane Community College Bachelors in Organizational Management with a minor in Education. MBA with an emphasis on Human Resources. MSED with an emphasis in Early Community Service Childhood Education. Graduated with honors. Youth Soccer and Softball Coach, Assistant Scoutmaster and Varsity Scout Leader (BSA). Served a 2 year Mission to Mexico, and numerous other Community Service Spokane Transit Authority Board Member and 2021 Board Chair. Board Leadership, Administrative, and Teaching positions for my church; Currently member Continuum of Care/Homelessness Program. Project ID Board serving as an Instructor and Advisor to a Youth/Young Men’s Group. member and chair of building committee. Past Visit Spokane board member. Statement Statement Until recent events of the last year, I was content; Enjoying Life! (Semi- The City of Spokane Valley is facing many challenges. Business and families Retirement, 16 grandkids, new business venture, etc.) We reached out to have suffered due to the pandemic and our police are under attack. We need current local officials for understanding, reason, and action...mostly crickets! common sense solutions and we need active public input. We have kept Therefore, it is impossible for me to sit back, say and do nothing about the taxes low and used our money wisely. I want to keep the Spokane Valley tyranny of Olympia and the overreaching fist of Washington DC which is character that we all love. I support our sheriff and our police and I support affecting our city, lives, and livelihoods. We should govern ourselves at the our citizens. local level using Principled Logic: Taking Personal Responsibility; Demanding Transparent/Ethical/Fiscal Accountability in Government; and Fighting to Preserve our Rights, and Freedom. Let’s Make Spokane Valley Great Again, Together! Continued on next page
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Pat Stretch Mary K Butler-Stonewall (Nonpartisan) (Nonpartisan) Phone: (509) 216-8608 Phone: No Information Submitted Email: [email protected] Email: No Information Submitted Website: No Information Submitted Elected Experience Global Ambassador for; Uganda United for Elected Experience Sustainable Development, Uganda Sister School None Program, Uganda Global Peace Initiative, Nigeria Global Peace Initiative Other Professional Experience Other Professional Experience Former Spokane County Housing and Community Development Specialist. Owner & CEO at Arch.E.S.D.T. LLC, Disaster Prevention Consultant for New Retired Coast Guard Officer. Counselor & Case Manager at Juvenile Boot Construction & Residential Living. 20+ years Retired Construction Worker, Camp. Victim/Witness Specialist for Major Crimes and Gang Crimes at Foreman by age 18, Working to become World’s leading authority in Building Spokane Prosecutor’s Office. Spokane Valley Partners Board Member. Reform for Sustainable Development Previously a Homeless Continuum of Care Executive Board Member. Education Education College Grad of SCC, ASS Degree in Architecture, with studies in Bachelor’s Degree in Leadership & Organizational Management Whitworth Manufacturing Eng., Constitutional Law. Ongoing studies in Sustainability University. Associate’s Degree Clatsop Community College. Proud graduate of West Valley High School. Community Service Last 27 years as a Spokane Valley resident has run a homeless shelter out of Community Service her home for Spokane Valley residents with disabilities in transition Foster Parent. Youth Sports Coach. Senior Softball Player/Coach. Volunteer at Spokane Valley Partners Food Bank, Kid’s Court, Point-in-Time Homeless Count. Statement Vocalizing the concerns of citizens when not permitted in council, while Statement promoting Inclusion & Accountability for Sustainability; Inclusion; Local Pat has served the community his entire adult life, starting with his highly business owners to weigh in on matters of future economic growth; Promote decorated Coast Guard Career, which he exemplified the core values of minority own businesses; Student Body President to attend City Council Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty – core values he would bring to the meetings in matters that would affect our youth; Accountability for council. His experience in the justice settings, including prisons, courts, Sustainability; An in-depth look into our economical growth by calculating all rehabilitation and community re-entry programs, along with housing/ community development would greatly benefit Spokane Valley residents as business activity; Increase tourism while reducing need for City of Spokane he tackles tough issues such as homelessness, public safety, graffiti assistance; Reduce wasteful spending that could be better spent ensuring eradication, and continued City of Spokane Valley growth and prosperity. the safety of our citizens; Safeguard residential growth, ensuring real estate My council votes will be guided by common sense, not extreme ideologies. values don’t crash from over development.
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Laura Padden Adam Smith (Nonpartisan) (Nonpartisan)
Phone: (509) 928-1694 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.voteadamsmith.com Website: www.paddenforcouncil.com Elected Experience Elected Experience Precinct Committee Officer 2019 Spokane Valley City Council Candidate Other Professional Experience Other Professional Experience Web Developer/Integrator, Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS); Member, Adam Smith has been a Volunteer EMT/ Firefighter for 12 years, Local Small Stay Safe Stay Open Committee (CSS); Member, Web Team Committee Business Owner for 8 years, Owner of a Children’s Education company, and setting policies and procedures for college web site management. (CCS); 26 year Martial Artist. Served on multiple Selection (hiring) Committees (CCS); Business owner, web consultant (former); Programmer, Aurora Consulting Group (former); Education Data Processing Manager, Jacklin Seed Company (former) West Valley High School Graduate of 2007, National/ Washington State EMT, College experience at EWU Black Belt in Kenpo Karate, Black Belt in Brazilian Education Jiu Jitsu. B.S. Police Science and Administration, Washington State University, magna cum laude; B.S. Computer Science, Eastern Washington University, magna cum laude Community Service Adam Smith has worked with many youth and families in the Spokane Valley Community Service on a day to day basis. His continued volunteer service is served at least 2 Served on Sidewalk Snow Removal Committee for Spokane Valley; Church weekends a month as a Volunteer Firefighter/ EMT with SCFD4. Finance Council; Frequent blood donor; Church Youth Director (former); Volunteer for multiple political campaigns Statement It is time we put focus into connecting with the community on different Statement levels. The leadership in our community needs to become diverse in order to Spokane Valley has always been my home. The Valley is a great place to appropriately relate to, and create solutions for multitude of generations, and live, grow up and raise children and it needs to be equally good for the next unique people that live within our city. generation. City revenue is growing so there is no need for new taxes! My top priority is public safety. Law Enforcement should be fully funded, staffed, trained and supported. Increase cooperation between citizens and police enhances public safety. I support business-friendly policies that grow jobs and boosts economic development. Increase housing availability and affordability by reducing regulation and streamlining permitting process. Address homelessness by dealing with its root causes. Continued on next page
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Linda (Hatcher) Thompson Renault Patrick Evans (Nonpartisan) (Nonpartisan)
Phone: (509) 926-7041 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: VoteLindaThompson.com Elected Experience Elected Experience None 2017 to Present: Spokane Valley City Councilmember
Other Professional Experience Other Professional Experience 1993 to Present: Executive Director of nonprofit prevention focused Supervisor, Mentor, Head Teacher, Grade Level Leader, Service Advisor with organization dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of our a bank, Published Author community with emphasis on youth Education Education Bachelor of Arts in Education from Eastern Washington University Central Valley High School, 1971; Eastern Washington University, BA with Public Relations Certificate; Gonzaga, Master of Arts in Organizational Community Service Leadership; Advanced Certificate in Municipal Leadership Volunteer at Church Community Service Statement Association of Washington Cities: On Board of Directors, Equity Committee, For most of his life, Renault Patrick Evans has had no desire to be in and Chair of Large Cities Committee; National League of Cities: On Public government. However, he has always been troubled by any kind of injustice. Safety and Crime Prevention Committee and Council on Youth, Education He now sees the need for regular people to step up and be heard. He sees and Families; Previous: 20 Year Volunteer with Central Valley Schools and the middle class as an endangered species, and he wants to do something Scouting about it. He believes sometimes we should give aid to those in need, but teaching people to help themselves is better than giving them everything Statement because there’s a sense of accomplishment that comes from working hard As your Councilmember I have supported Public Safety through Law toward goals and achieving them. Enforcement Mental Health Response Teams saving thousands of officer hours. Committed to robust Economic Development through innovative staff and leadership with streamlined permitting, I value our neighborhoods with equitable assets, affordable housing, parks, and access to services. Strong federal, state, and regional partnerships have resulted in our city’s Infrastructure success. I remain committed to best utilization of our tax dollars with no increases.
You can count on me to listen, learn, and lead with integrity through community engagement, transparency, and valuing all. I will be honored to receive your vote.
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Community Service Mark Lonam Jr. No Information Submitted (Nonpartisan) Statement Phone: No Information Submitted No Information Submitted Email: No Information Submitted Website: No Information Submitted Elected Experience No Information Submitted
Other Professional Experience No Information Submitted Education No Information Submitted
Community Service Ivan Willmschen No Information Submitted (Nonpartisan) Statement Phone: No Information Submitted No Information Submitted Email: No Information Submitted Website: No Information Submitted Elected Experience No Information Submitted
Other Professional Experience No Information Submitted Education No Information Submitted
Community Service Rachelle Arriaga I moved to Rockford 2 years ago and love everything about this town and look (Nonpartisan) forward to helping the community and growing here. Phone: No Information Submitted Statement Email: No Information Submitted I am running for City Council Seat No. 5 for Rockford, Washington because Website: No Information Submitted I feel like I can bring a new, refreshing view to the existing council. I am from a small rural town; Culdesac, Idaho and have similar values to those of the Elected Experience citizens of Rockford. I have a passion for civic duty and have always been None - But let’s change that. Although in high school interested in running for city council. I have been involved in numerous I was in Youth Legislature and was ASB President along with class president for multiple years organizations as a leader and am known for always keeping an open mind to new ideas. Other Professional Experience Insurance Adjuster | April 2016 to Current; Radio Personality | March 2016 to Current | Radio Spokane Education Lewis Clark State College | Lewiston, Idaho | Bachelor’s in Communications; Culdesac High School | Culdesac, Idaho | Diploma
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Community Service Pam Orebaugh Former medical team lead at Valley Real Life. Classroom volunteer. (Nonpartisan) Operation Underground Railroad since 2021. Statement Email: [email protected] I am running for CVSD board to bring my experience and knowledge to Website: ElectPam4Kids.com advocate for children and families. I have five children who have all attend(ed) CVSD schools. I believe that our public schools must Elected Experience adequately prepare our children to succeed. Our children are our future and I have helped with various conservative they deserve a quality education in a supporting learning environment that campaigns including the Referendum 90 is free of political ideology indoctrination and crushing mandates. signature gathering and campaign. Other Professional Experience I promise to bring my high work ethic and values such as diligence, integrity, honesty, respect, compassion, advocacy, and ability to collaborate I have been a RN since 1992. I have worked in critical care units related to to the CVSD board, should I be elected. children, babies, and moms. I was a flight nurse for over 10 years. I am currently faculty at the College of Nursing at WSU. I am the lead faculty for OB nursing and on the curriculum revision taskforce. Education Masters in Nursing with Educational emphasis, Aspen University 2020; Bachelors in Nursing, University of Hawaii 1992.
Community Service Jared VonTobel Liberty Lake Planning Commission 2012-2018; CVSD Elementary Boundary (Nonpartisan) Committee 2016; Ridge Line High School naming Committee 2018; Various CVSD parent/community steering committees; CVHS Band Booster board Email: [email protected] 2019-2021; Girl Scout Troop 3633 “Cookie Dad” 2013-2018 Statement Elected Experience Over the past year I have watched many board meetings and came to This is my first time running for an elected realize a few things about our district. Outside of the COVID response I realized there needs to be more transparency both fiscally and operationally office. within the school district. I believe the time is now for new representation on the board and I will be involved and open to the community to help make Other Professional Experience the schools of CVSD the best that they can be! FMI Leadership Institute, various leadership classes in management, budgeting, and organization through my employer of 21 years. My wife and I have lived in the district for 13 years and we have a CVHS Education grad and a 5th grader. 1999 Seneca College Technical Certificate in Fire Protection Engineering Technology
Community Service Rob Linebarger Actively support Veterans, Law Enforcement and First Responder (Nonpartisan) Organizations and Charities. Phone: (619) 829-9010 Statement Email: [email protected] Events in 2020 and 2021 have prompted a nationwide call to action for Website: rob4cvschoolboard.com citizens to get involved in local community organizations and lead positive change to restore love for Country, Community, and our Neighbors. These Elected Experience core values must be taught and reinforced in our public institutions, most No previous public elected office important of those are our schools. My platform is simple. I will lead from experience. Executive experience in both the front and a) get the masks off our kids, b) block Critical Race Theory Military Service and Private Sector. curriculum, and c) return accountability and access to the School Board. It’s time for new leaders on the CVSD School Board. Other Professional Experience Retired Naval Aviator, 23 years of honorable service including multiple post-9/11 combat tours in support of the War Against Terror. Post military career: R&D Program Manager and Quality Leader with Motorola, Quality Operations Manager and Data Analyst with ARRIS, Director of Customer Quality & Data Operations Acacia Communications, Quality Technology Leader Cisco Technology and Quality Business Unit. Education BS-Business Administration, Oregon State University; MS-Strategic Studies, Naval War College; MC-Program Management, George Washington University. Candidate statements are printed as submitted and are not edited for factual or grammatical accuracy by the Auditor’s Office. Cheney SD 360 l Director Dist. No. 2 l 4 year term 21
Community Service Chad Smith I have been coaching youth sports for over 3 years. (Nonpartisan) Statement Phone: No Information Submitted I have a daughter in the 7th grade at Cheney Middle School and want to bring a new perspective to the Cheney School District with a focus on Email: No Information Submitted students, teachers, and the community as a whole. I will be a listening ear Website: No Information Submitted and an active voice for change in the Cheney School District. Elected Experience No Information Submitted
Other Professional Experience Served as a Sergeant in the Army with tours to Iraq and Afghanistan and I also am a Basketball Scout for Prep Hoops. Education I will graduate from Gonzaga with my BA in Psychology in May 2022, with plans to get my graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling.
Community Service Zachary Zorrozua 4 years as a Volunteer Firefighter for Spokane County Fire District 3, (Nonpartisan) Station 33. Phone: (509) 953-5696 Statement Zachary was born and raised in Cheney, WA. He completed K-12 in Cheney Email: [email protected] School District, and college at EWU. As a community member and tax payer, Zachary wants the district to be financially sound. During Zachary’s Elected Experience time in school, he participated in clubs and sports. Zachary continues to This is Zach’s first time running for an support these activities as they provide social/employment skills and are elected office. proven protective factors against drug use/criminal behavior. These activities also improve graduation rates. Zachary has two children in the Other Professional Experience Cheney School District, and wants to make sure decisions made always 15 years in Residential Mental Health and Addiction Treatment for support families and students. Adolescents; 6 years an Administrator of Residential Treatment Programs (1 year supervising District 81 classroom); 7 years Operating Outpatient Mental Health Office; 1 year Lecturer EWU Social Work Program. Education Cheney High School Graduate; Bachelors in Social Work from Eastern Washington University; Masters in Social Work from Eastern Washington University; Addictions certificate from Eastern Washington University
Community Service Suzanne G Dolle A founding member of Talk 2 Healthy Choices Coalition, Cheney and Airway (Nonpartisan) Heights. A PACE supporter, PTA and PTO officer and active member in several states. Trained presenter “Dangers of Vaping”. Keeps the School Phone: No Information Submitted Board informed of legislation affecting schools as the Legislative Email: No Information Submitted Representative. Website: No Information Submitted Statement I have served on the Cheney School Board for 12 years. During that time Elected Experience the Cheney School District built three new schools and renovated five Cheney School Board, Position 2, from existing schools to address enrollment and safety issues and purchased 2009-2021 land for future schools.
Other Professional Experience During the last year I have been active in making sure our staff and students Certified Youth Mental Health First Aid, preschool teacher, substitute are safe while addressing the social-emotional and academic needs of our teacher, paraprofessional elementary level, Office Manager and retail sales students. As we move forward I want, and have the experience, to address representative. learning loss and the emotional impact of the pandemic on all of our students. Education Four Years, University of Kentucky studying Elementary Education, Youth Mental Health First Aid Training.
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Community Service Carolyn Petersen EVHS Booster Club Social Media Chair, EVHS Senior All Knighter (Nonpartisan) committee Vice President, Trentwood Elem PTO Memeber at Large, member of the Trentwood Elem Principal Hiring Committee, President of Phone: No Information Submitted girl’s youth group at church, ages 11-18 (17 girls). Email: No Information Submitted Statement Website: No Information Submitted I moved with my family to Spokane in 2016 and into the East Valley School Elected Experience District in 2017. I immediately fell in love with the community feel of this No Information Submitted area and the schools. As a stay-at-home mom of 5 kids (EVHS, EVMS and Trentwood Elementary) I am intimately involved with each school and have personal interest in their immediate and long-term success. I believe that communities are shaped by their neighborhoods, and those neighborhoods Other Professional Experience are shaped by their schools. I want East Valley to not just succeed, but to thrive! In my free time I enjoy gardening, reading and fitness. Vice President of EDRC LLC, ownership of a local Subway store. Education Recieved a BS from Brigham Young University in Recreation Managment and Youth Leadership (2001).
Community Service Justin Voelker I have spent time serving as a volunteer coach for soccer, football, baseball, (Nonpartisan) and basketball Phone: (509) 413-2628 Statement It has been a fulfilling a rewarding experience serving as a school board Email: [email protected] director for East Valley. During my tenure East Valley has been restored to financial stability, and overall test scores improved in key areas. Last fall Elected Experience our community’s demanded in person instructional options, and I I currently serve as the district three responded by ensuring students were in class at least twice a week despite representative on the East Valley School Board. I the Pandemic. This the style of responsive leadership I bring to the board. was elected to office in 2013, and reelected in 2017. The future is bright for East Valley and I look forward to continue serving as your representative Other Professional Experience I’m employed as the Chief Financial Officer of MultiCare Valley Hospital. I’ve held this position for twelve years and have twenty plus years of healthcare management experience. Education I completed by MBA in 2005 and also have an undergraduate degree in accounting.
Community Service Emelie Braxton Active volunteer focused on schools, youth and literacy. Includes serving as (Nonpartisan) member of her local school parent board, finance committee, and Volunteer Coordinator. Organized book fairs and led fundraising efforts for literacy Phone: (509) 426-7043 programs with Junior League of Spokane. Mentor, Big Brother’s Big Email: [email protected] Sister’s. Volunteer Coordinator, No One Dies Alone, Providence Sacred Heart and Holy Family. Elected Experience Statement N/A Emelie believes that a strong education system is important for our East Valley community. As a mother of four young daughters, Emelie knows that every parent wants the best opportunities for their children. After a year where so many families have felt left behind, Emelie will be a voice for kids Other Professional Experience and families on the East Valley School Board. She is going to fight for Successful professional at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in positive change for all unique learners in our district so that every student Payor Contracting, Patient Transport, and Assistant to Surgery Director and has the ability to thrive. She hopes to earn your support and your vote. a small business owner with Mary Kay Cosmetics. Education A.A.S. degree - Medical Office Specialist, Spokane Community College; University of Idaho, Criminal Justice – two years.
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Community Service Darryl E. Johnson No Information Submitted (Nonpartisan) Statement Phone: (509) 590-6834 No Information Submitted
Elected Experience Darryl E. Johnson was born in Zachary, Louisiana. He lives in Spokane, Washington for over 17 years. He graduated from Providence Senior High School in Charlotte North Carolina in 1996. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Washington in 2002. He then earned a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Washington State University. He currently works at a local hospital in the Intensive Care Unit as a critical care nurse. Other Professional Experience No Information Submitted Education No Information Submitted
Community Service Kenneth M Cameron Board Chair and Board member with Human and Animal Rights (Nonpartisan) organizations locally and in Seattle and Renton, Washington. Phone: (509) 531-5564 Statement My mission in running for the school board is to represent the parents and Email: [email protected] students in District 81 without personal agenda or objective. We can no longer allow the loudest voices to be the deciders of our children’s future. Elected Experience We are at a turning point in education, and I would like to be a part of This will be my first elected position assuring the destiny of our schools and students.
Other Professional Experience Small business owner for over 30 years Education Attended Gonzaga Prep, Gonzaga University as well as continuing education since graduation.
Community Service Richard Cangelosi No Information Submitted (Nonpartisan) Statement Phone: No Information Submitted No Information Submitted Email: No Information Submitted Website: No Information Submitted
Elected Experience No Information Submitted
Other Professional Experience No Information Submitted Education No Information Submitted
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Community Service Andrew Mendez No Information Submitted (Nonpartisan) Statement No Information Submitted Email: [email protected]
Elected Experience No Information Submitted
Other Professional Experience No Information Submitted Education No Information Submitted
Community Service Jake Leadingham Washington Trails Association; Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture; (Nonpartisan) Inland Northwest Freethought Society Statement Email: [email protected] Hello Spokane! It has been a long year, but we are recovering well with optimism in our students’ resilience. With measured problem-solving, we can safely continue our teachers’ and staff hard work providing core Elected Experience education--traditional or remote. We can use budgets wisely to allow core Future Spokane School District Director Pos. 3 science, literature, arts, and athletics to flourish. We can promote physical activity, reason, creativity, and compassion without paradox. Our youth need to nourish talents, resolve conflict and socialize. Other Professional Experience AmeriCorps: Highline SD. Washington Reading Corps - Literacy tutor, Born and raised in Eastern Washington, I am lucky to learn from the youth educator K-6; AmeriCorps VISTA: Austin, TX. College Forward – Student in my life-two sharp, talented nieces. Thank you for your vote! Coach, Volunteer Coordinator; Costumer, Retail Manager; Data Analyst, Writer; Washington Army National Guard Education Central Washington University: BA Psychology; BA Anthropology; SNHU: Graduate Psychology courses; Ft. Gordon, GA: cyber and signal job certification
Community Service Daryl Geffken Registered Volunteer: Spokane Schools; YMCA Basketball Coach; Member, (Nonpartisan) Financial Planning Association of Spokane; Active4Youth Executive Board Member; Generation Alive Board Member; Youth Task Force of the Inland Phone: (509) 903-5586 Northwest Presbytery; 2nd Harvest; Habitat for Humanity; Union Gospel Email: [email protected] Mission; Northwest Harvest; Led multiple community service projects as a Website: GeffkenforSpokaneSchoolBoard.com local youth pastor; World Vision National Ambassador. Statement Elected Experience The heart of Daryl’s career and community involvement is helping people N/A achieve their goals. He has a successful track record of collaborative efforts in the private, not for profit, and educational sectors. As a father of two SPS students, Daryl is acutely aware of the impact that navigating the Other Professional Experience pandemic-era version of school had and will work to prioritize students Financial Advisor, Vice President, D.A. Davidson; Adjunct Professor (GU, and their families so the board can help provide educational opportunities EWU); Gonzaga University Division of Student Development; Organizational that meet a variety of needs and abilities. Daryl will advocate for the best Consultant; Director, Middle School Ministries, First Presbyterian Church interests of students, their families, our community, and teachers who have of Spokane; Pastor, Student Ministries, Crossroads Neighborhood Church, lost their voices. Bremerton Education Education: Gonzaga University (Ph.D.); Multnomah Seminary (M.Div.); University of Washington (B.A.) Continued on next page Candidate statements are printed as submitted and are not edited for factual or grammatical accuracy by the Auditor’s Office. Spokane SD 81 l Director Position No. 3 l 6 year term 25
Community Service Karina Hernandez I’m an active mentor for new volunteer at Make A Wish. I volunteered at (Nonpartisan) Ronald McDonald House preparing dinner for families who stayed there. Also, I volunteered at Spokane Teaching Health Clinic, as a flow monitor for Phone: (509) 741-5922 the COVID vaccine. Furthermore, I foster kittens from SpokAnimal. I Email: [email protected] volunteered at my children classroom indifferent ways. For example I helped Mrs. Bozo grading school work, Making copies for Mrs. Nybo, and helped during classed for other teacher’s. Elected Experience No Information Submitted Statement I am running to help give more opportunity and services in school district 81. Especially at the secondary level for children requiring the individualize education program (IEP). I want what is best for all the children. I’m married Other Professional Experience to Rosalio Hernandez and a mother of three children between 10-14 years old. No Information Submitted Education I studied at Texarkana College with a major in Criminal Justice.
Community Service Melissa Bedford Melissa has been a coach for various after-school programs, including (Nonpartisan) Girls on the Run and FIRST® LEGO® League, held leadership positions in community groups, and collaborated with different organizations, including Phone: (509) 903-5526 APIC-Spokane and the Spokane Public Libraries, to provide educational Email: [email protected] opportunities. Website: www.electbedford.com Statement Elected Experience I will bring an educator’s voice to the table and use my experience as a None classroom teacher and teacher educator to support Spokane as we re-enter schools post-pandemic. I want to ensure students and schools get the supports they need to provide the best possible education for our students. I believe it is important for us to listen to and trust our teachers Other Professional Experience as the experts in their field. I want to continue moving forward on making Melissa is a former Title I, public-school teacher, and current assistant education equitable, accessible, and inclusive for all our students and their professor in Education. She has served in numerous institutional leadership families. positions throughout her career. Education For our schools. For our students. For our Spokane. Melissa is a proud graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno. She holds a BA in Political Science, MEd in Education, and PhD in Education, with an emphasis in Literacy Studies.
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Community Service Kata Dean Classroom Volunteer and Room Mom: SPS; PTG Member: SPS; Cub (Nonpartisan) Committee Chair: Boys Scouts of America; Youth Basketball and Volleyball Coach: SYSA; Volunteer: Younglives; 18 years in global church organization Phone: (509) 903-5705 as President of Young Women’s Organization (ages 11-18); President of Email: [email protected] Primary Organization for 7 congregations (ages 18mos-11); Life Skills and Website: katadean4schools.net Resiliency Committee; Courageous Parenting Workshops; Teaching daily high school religion class. Elected Experience Statement No Information Submitted Our schools’ impact is the catalyst to a great future for Spokane. As a mother of four children currently in Spokane Public Schools, Kata believes all kids deserve an education that meets their unique needs. Embracing Other Professional Experience flexibility in our curriculum and transparency on all levels will build trust in On-site Advocate working with drug and alcohol addicted teens (ages 16- and out of the classroom. 18), and sex offenders and sexual abuse victims (ages 8-12): Utah alleyV Mental Health; Life Coach: Begin Again Kata will be a fierce advocate for students, parents, teachers, and families who feel their voices aren’t being heard. We must fight together for the Education future of all kids in Spokane. Kata will bring a unique viewpoint and strong A.A. in Biology from BYU Idaho; Life Coach Certification: Transformation voice to the school board. Services
Community Service Corstian Dehle-Jones Has volunteered as a union shop steward for UniteHere Local 8 for the last (Nonpartisan) five years, representing and defending his coworkers through two contract negotiations and the temporary shutdown of the hospitality industry Phone: (509) 951-9707 Statement Email: [email protected] Our public education system is the foundation on which we build communities. If elected, I would prioritize a curriculum that emphasizes Elected Experience research, helps students develop critical-thinking skills, and presents trade This is Mr. Dehle-Jones’ first time running for and technical schools as equally attractive options to college or university. public office While support from parents and teachers is vitally important to student Other Professional Experience success, improving student achievement is, at the end of the day, up to Has worked for HMS Host at the Spokane International Airport for the last the students themselves. As a community, we can’t afford to define being 8 years “college ready” as the only measure of student success. Instead, we should Education help students to find their passions and set achievable goals. Graduated from Saint George’s School in Spokane; Attended Spokane Falls Community College and Eastern Washington University
Community Service Culzean Fairley Volunteer experience with Second Harvest, the Union Gospel Mission, the (Nonpartisan) Spokane River Cleanup, and Summit Spokane. Phone: (509) 270-3473 Statement Culzean Fairley, a director for education programs benefiting at-risk youth, Email: [email protected] former teacher, resident of the West Central community, and product of Website: culzeanfairley.com Spokane Public Schools (SPS), has experiences that will bring a fresh and innovative perspective to the Spokane Public Schools’ Board. She plans Elected Experience to bring her middle and high school teaching experience to the complex None decisions affecting educational success in SPS. She desires excellence for everyone, including youth living on the margins, charter school students, and teachers. She is committed to honoring all individuals and Other Professional Experience communities with respect while leading with integrity and dedication. Current director for education programs benefiting at-risk youth in Spokane’s most under-resourced communities. Middle and high school teaching experience at a local charter school. Coaching experience at the high school level in Washington State. Education Master’s in Education in Teaching Multilingual Learners, Moreland University; Bachelor of Arts, Western Washington University Continued on next page Candidate statements are printed as submitted and are not edited for factual or grammatical accuracy by the Auditor’s Office. Spokane SD 81 l Director Position No. 4 l 6 year term 27
Community Service Riley Smith Volunteer, Native Project COVAX Vaccination Clinic; Volunteer, Spokane (Nonpartisan) Food Fighters Phone: (509) 723-3811 Statement I graduated from North Central High School and know first hand the Email: [email protected] challenges that our students are facing. Spokane Public Schools are full of Website: electrileysmith.com many brilliant minds, but some students are still left behind by a system that is clearly overwhelmed. The Board needs to make our school district more Elected Experience equitable by expanding mental health resources, and building our local Precinct Committee Officer, 6303 workforce with alternate career pathways like apprenticeships and trade schools. I’m running to represent everyone in our community. We deserve Other Professional Experience directors who understand and value their voice when making decisions Operations Coordinator, Feeding the Northwest; Campaign Manager, Betsy about our children’s education. Wilkerson for City Council; Campaign Manager, Zack Zappone for State Representative; Legislative Assistant, Spokane City Council; Congressional Intern, Congressman Denny Heck Education B.A. Political Science University of Washington; North Central High School
Community Service Rion Ametu The community service I am most proud of is my more than 5 years in the (Nonpartisan) U.S. Navy. Statement Email: [email protected] I’m running to represent the perspective of those who don’t have the time Website: https://electrionametu.org to keep up with the day to day of the school board. I will vote with these parents and their kids in mind. I would like to continue Spokane’s upward Elected Experience trend towards equity, mental health care, and opportunity for all SPS No Information Submitted students and teachers. We all experienced a level of hardship during this last school year. What we learned from this is that our teachers are one of our state’s most important resources, and I intend to make sure they are Other Professional Experience continually supported and compensated for it. I’m a FedEx Delivery Driver. I have been a sheet metal worker, sales executive, RV detailer, and to make ends meet, an Uber and Lyft Driver. Education High School
Candidate statements are printed as submitted and are not edited for factual or grammatical accuracy by the Auditor’s Office. 28 Spokane County WD3 l Commissioner Position No. 2 l 6 year term
Community Service Nathan P. Jeffries Nathan was a volunteer firefighter prior to career service. (Nonpartisan) Statement Phone: (509) 951-3893 Born and raised in Spokane Nathan would continue to bring passion to the Email: [email protected] position of Water Commissioner. Affordable, reliable, and clean drinking Website: https://www.facebook.com/ water is critically important to the economic development of the Spokane nathanforwater Region. Water rates must remain affordable for homeowners, farmers, small business, and industry/manufacturing. Water District 3 must continue to Elected Experience invest in infrastructure improvements to effectively serve the growing Elected in 2017 to Spokane County population within its boundaries. Nathan understands the critical Water District #3, Position #2. importance of the region’s aquifer and would work collaboratively with Other Professional Experience the water utilities of the region to protect it from contamination. Nathan has been a Firefighter/EMT for 20 years with a Spokane area fire department where he currently serves as a Division Chief. He began working at the age of 14 for his family’s underground irrigation and landscape business. Working for a small business allowed Nathan to experience all aspects of business administration including design, sales, service, accounting, and finance. Education Graduated Mead Senior High School in 1996 and Eastern Washington University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.
Community Service Kevin McMulkin No Information Submitted (Nonpartisan) Statement Phone: (509) 924-0531 I would be honored to work as a water commissioner, and serve the customers of Spokane County Water District #3. Email: [email protected]
Elected Experience Water Commissioner for Spokane County Water District #3 from August 2016 to November 2017
Other Professional Experience Licensed civil engineer in Washington State. Consulting engineer for several water systems in the Spokane area for over 30 years. Education Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Washington State University
Community Service Bob Cunningham Previous School Board Member (Nonpartisan) Statement Phone: No Information Submitted Besides my experience, training, and capabilities, I offer a high degree of Email: No Information Submitted dedication, excellent decision-making skills, and the ability to interact Website: No Information Submitted effectively with individuals as well as groups. These qualifications should enable me to make a valuable contribution to Spokane County Water Elected Experience District #3. Associated Students of Washington State University Senator Thank you for your time and consideration. I would appreciate your vote. Other Professional Experience Here is some information concerning my experience, training, and capabilities uniquely qualifying me for this position. 5+ years as Irvin Water District #6 Manager - reporting directly to a Board of Commissioners. 9+ years as Water/ Wastewater Lead/Specialist. Experienced in budget oversight and capital facilities management. Background in policy formation, strategic program planning, development and implementation. Strong working relationships with boards, staff, agencies, municipalities, etc. Strong critical thinking and communication skills. Noted for building strong teams by utilizing a keen sense of humor. Education Bachelors of Art-Washington State University Candidate statements are printed as submitted and are not edited for factual or grammatical accuracy by the Auditor’s Office. l Proposition No. 1 SpokaneSpokane County County Fire Fire Protection Protection District District No. No. 3 3 | Proposition No. 1 29
See complete resolution text at Property Tax Levy for Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services www.spokanecounty.org/elections
Ballot Title The Board of Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 3 adopted Resolution No. 21‐1 concerning a proposition to maintain and adequately fund District operations.
This proposition authorizes the District to restore its regular property tax levy to $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value to be assessed in 2021 and collected in 2022. The funds will maintain and improve fire protection, emergency medical services and facilities, replace apparatus and equipment, and provide for firefighter safety. The maximum allowable levy in 2021 shall serve as the base for subsequent levy limitations as provided by chapter 84.55 RCW.
Should this proposition be:
Approved Rejected
Explanatory Statement Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 3 provides emergency fire protection and medical services to its citizens. If approved by the voters, this proposition will authorize the District to restore its regular real property tax levy rate to $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation in 2021 for collection in 2022 (the current levy is approximately $1.42 per $1,000 of assessed valuation). The dollar amount levied in 2021 shall serve as the District's tax levy base and in 2022, absent further voter approval, the tax levy will be subject to the statutory one percent limit.
The District's Board of Commissioners has determined that this proposition is necessary to maintain an effective level of services, fire fighter staffing, equipment and facilities in light of rising costs. Approval of this measure will allow the District to maintain the level of fire protection and emergency medical services provided to its citizens.
Statement For Statement Against
No statement was No statement was submitted submitted for this issue. against this issue.
The Spokane County Auditor is not responsible for the content of statements or arguments (WAC 434-381-180). 30 SpokaneSpokane County County Fire Fire Protection Protection District District No. No. 4 | 4Proposition l Proposition No. No.1 1
See complete resolution text at Property Tax Levy for Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services www.spokanecounty.org/elections
Ballot Title
The Board of Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 4 adopted Resolution No. 2021‐003 concerning a proposition to maintain and adequately fund District operations.
This proposition authorizes the District to restore its regular property tax levy to $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value to be assessed in 2021 and collected in 2022. The funds will maintain and improve fire protection, emergency medical services and facilities, replace apparatus and equipment, and provide for firefighter safety. The maximum allowable levy in 2021 shall serve as the base for subsequent levy limitations as provided by chapter 84.55 RCW.
Should this proposition be:
Approved Rejected
Explanatory Statement Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 4 provides emergency fire protection and medical services to its citizens. If approved by the voters, this proposition will authorize the District to restore its regular real property tax levy rate to $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation in 2021 for collection in 2022 (the current levy is approximately $1.09 per $1,000 of assessed valuation). The dollar amount levied in 2021 shall serve as the District's tax levy base and in 2022, absent further voter approval, the tax levy will be subject to the statutory one percent limit.
The District's Board of Commissioners has determined that this proposition is necessary to maintain an effective level of services, fire fighter staffing, equipment and facilities in light of rising costs. Approval of this measure will allow the District to maintain the level of fire protection and emergency medical services provided to its citizens. Statement For Statement Against A Message from your Citizen’s Advisory Committee
The Citizen’s Advisory Committee was established to provide periodic feedback on matters No statement was related to funding and service levels of the Fire District. The Citizen’s Advisory Committee is submitted against composed of residents of Spokane County Fire District 4. We live in different areas of the Fire this issue. District and have diverse backgrounds and interest. All of us share an active interest in the continued and improved vital services provided by the Fire District. We help maintain a staffing plan with qualified, competent firefighters and EMTs that are equipped with functional and efficient equipment.
The District’s Board of Commissioners has determined, with public input and advice from the Citizen’s Advisory Committee, that restoring the levy collection amount is a necessary step to maintain goals for service, staffing, equipment, and facilities in light of rising costs, population growth, and demand for service. Approval of this election will allow the District to maintain and enhance the level of fire protection and emergency medical services provided to its citizens. We all need to know that the fire fighting and emergency medical services team will arrive at the scene of an emergency in a timely response, with maintained equipment and trained personnel.
The most effective method to provide the funds needed to meet the current and future operational requirements of our Fire District is through passage of a Levy Lid Lift Proposition.
Committee Members: Linda Knapp, Pete Blackwell & Dick Ziehnert 509-467-4500 SCFD4 Citizens Advisory Committee The Spokane County Auditor is not responsible for the content of statements or arguments (WAC 434-381-180). l Proposition No. 1 SpokaneSpokane County County Fire Fire Protection Protection District District No. No. 8 8 | Proposition No. 1 31 Proposition Restoring Property Tax Levy for Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services See complete resolution text at www.spokanecounty.org/elections Ballot Title The Board of Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 8 adopted Resolution No. 21- 03 concerning a proposition to maintain and adequately fund District operations.
This proposition authorizes the District to restore its regular property tax levy to $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value in 2021 and authorizes adjustments by the greater of 1% or the annual U.S. City average unadjusted, all items index, west city class B/C, for the CPI–W reported each June for the five succeeding years. The maximum allowable levy in 2026 shall serve as the base for subsequent levy limitations consistent with chapter 84.55 RCW.
Should this proposition be:
Approved Rejected
Explanatory Statement Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 8 provides emergency fire protection and medical services to its citizens. If approved by the voters, this proposition will authorize the District to restore its regular real property tax levy rate to $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation in 2021 the rate previously approved by the voters in 2015. The proposition also establishes an annual growth rate based on the greater of 1% or the annual U.S. City average unadjusted, all items index, west city class B/C, for the CPI – W reported in June of the levy year for the five succeeding years (2022-2026) not to exceed the statutory levy limit of $1.50. The current levy is approximately $1.14 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. The dollar amount levied in 2026 shall serve as the District’s tax levy base and in 2027, absent further voter approval, the tax levy will be subject to the statutory one percent limit.
The District’s Board of Commissioners has determined that this proposition is necessary to maintain an effective level of services, fire fighter staffing, equipment and facilities in light of rising costs. Approval of this measure will allow the District to maintain the level of fire protection and emergency medical services provided to its citizens.
Statement For Statement Against Hello,
I am writing in support for Spokane County Fire District 8’s levy lid lift, which No statement was would go from $1.14 to $1.50. I am a resident of the district and am incredibly submitted against this issue. happy to have a fire station close to my home. Speaking with our firefighters and commissioners I am supportive of their decision to bring forth a levy lid lift. With this lid lift our fire department can increase staffing, which they can continue their quick and professional response, continue to ensure paramedics are staffed, update the aging fleet of engines and brush trucks, just in time for wildland season as well as to update the facilities they live in, providing 24/7 coverage. I know asking for a tax increase is not easy for people, but this tax increase stays in our community which directly provides us with a great service. I am also happy to know the FIRE levy will never go above $1.50 for the next 6 years. Please join me in supporting our fire department and firefighters.
Sincerely,
Rachelle Flatt
Committee Members: Rachelle Flatt 509-280-4420 [email protected] The Spokane County Auditor is not responsible for the content of statements or arguments (WAC 434-381-180).