Fairfield Town Council pos. 1
Election Results
Candidate | Votes | Pct |
---|---|---|
Harry Gibbons | 36 | 54.55% |
Emily Thomas | 30 | 45.45% |
* Race percentages are calculated with data from the Secretary of State's Office, which omits write-in votes from its calculations when there are too few to affect the outcome. The Spokane County Auditor's Office may have slightly different percentages than are reflected here because its figures include any write-in votes.
About the Race
This is one of two positions on the Fairfield Town Council that is contested for the 2013 General Election. Council members earn $1,200 a year and serve four year terms.
The Candidates
Harry Gibbons
- Age:
- 64
- City:
- Fairfield, WA
- Occupation:
- Dentist, Town Council Member
Gibbons, 83, has served on the council for the last six years. He operated a dentist’s office in Fairfield for many years before retiring. He previously served as Fairfield’s mayor for 12 years in the 1960s and 1970s. Gibbons believes that the town is currently operating smoothly and doesn’t face any major issues. He said he likes working for the people and is always available to discuss issues with residents.