Bonnie Mager
A candidate for Spokane County Commissioner, District 3, Spokane County in the 2014 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 5
Party: Independent
Age: 73
City: Spokane, WA
Education: Associate degree in fashion design, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, 1972.
Work experience: Neighborhood Alliance of Spokane County, co-founder and executive director, 2000 to 2006; Washington Environmental Council, Eastern Washington regional coordinator, 1994 to 2002; Citizens for Clean Air, executive director, 1990 to 1994; food broker, 1988 to 1990.
Political Experience: Spokane County Solid Waste Advisory Committee, Spokane Regional Health District board, Spokane Transit Authority board.
Family: Married, three adult children.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Al French (G) | 10,559 | 36.85% |
| Mary Lou Johnson (D) | 10,324 | 36.03% |
| Bonnie Mager (I) | 7,774 | 27.13% |
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