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  Richard, Mark J.
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AffiliationRepublican   
NameMark J. Richard
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Spokane Valley, Washington , United States
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Born 00, 1964
Died Still Living (61 years)
ContributorRalphie
Last ModifedRalphie
Aug 15, 2004 10:08am
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InfoPersonal: Married with two daughters

Education: Graduated from Ferris High School and received a bachelor's degree in government from Eastern Washington University

Professional: Works now as the government affairs director for the Spokane Home Builders Association, previously worked in the title insurance business and as a real estate agent

Political: Has never run for public office before

Key issues: Supporting economic growth by keeping government out of the private sector's way; improving public safety; encouraging employers to create better jobs; ensuring that Spokane County housing is affordable

Money raised/spent: $40,808 cash and in kind/$24,667 as of Aug. 2

Top contributors: REALTORS PAC, Spokane Home Builders PAC, Paras Construction, Build East, Condron Construction, Leroy Johnson Inc., Spokane Deputy Sheriffs Association, Tomlinson Black Valley, Richard Vandervert, Kestell Company Realtors

Quote: "Protecting our proud heritage, while embracing the opportunities and challenges of our future. To meet these challenges. I believe it will be important to build a bridge that goes beyond political party lines."

Key influence: His father, retired judge Richard Richard

Favorite book: "Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't" by Jim Collins

First priority if elected: Public safety -- making sure that the Sheriff's Department has the resources it needs and that all of the community is protected

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RACES
  11/04/2008 Spokane County Commissioner District 2 Won 53.85% (+7.69%)
  08/19/2008 Spokane County Commissioner District 2 - All Party Primary Won 53.33% (+6.65%)
  11/02/2004 Spokane County Commissioner District 2 Won 51.41% (+2.83%)
  09/14/2004 Spokane County Commissioner District 2 - R Primary Won 42.67% (+13.33%)
  12/23/2003 WA State Senate District 6 - Appointment Lost 0.00% (-100.00%)
ENDORSEMENTS
Spokane City Council - District 3 Position 2 - Nov 03, 2009 R Nancy McLaughlin
Spokane City Council - District 2 Position 2 - Nov 03, 2009 R Mike Allen
Spokane Mayor - NP Primary - Aug 21, 2007 R Al French
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