Ron Schmidt
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A candidate for Spokane Valley Fire Department pos. 2, Spokane Valley Fire Department in the 2013 Nov. 5 Washington General Election
Age: 86
City: Spokane Valley, WA
Occupation: Retired
Education: Graduated from North Central High School in 1955. Received associate’s of arts degree from Spokane Falls Community College. Completed a five-year pipefitters apprenticeship and eventually attended Eastern Washington University where he obtained a teaching degree in industrial safety.
Political experience: Has served as a fire commissioner since 1990.
Work experience: Schmidt worked as a steam pipefitter for 21 years. After a workplace injury, he ran a program at the plumbers and pipefitters union, as well as other unions, to recruit women and minorities into trade careers. After about a year of working for unions, he was hired at Spokane Community College as the Dean of Trade Industry and Apprenticeships. He retired in the early 2000s.
Personal: Widowed. Was married to Sharran Lea Schmidt. Has six children and 10 grandchildren.
Race Results
Candidate | Votes | Pct |
---|---|---|
Ron Schmidt | 8,565 | 60.71% |
Mike DeVleming | 8,468 | 49.72% |