Pamela Haley
A candidate for Spokane Valley City Council, position 5, City of Spokane Valley in the 2017 Washington General Election, Nov. 7
Age: 67
City: Spokane, Washington
Education: Graduated from Central Valley High School in 1975. Graduated from Spokane Falls Community College and attended Eastern Washington University before transferring to Ashford University to complete bachelor's degree in organizational management and master’s degree in business with an emphasis in human resources. Also earned a master's degree in education from Capella University.
Work experience: Former manager of Valley Empire Collection. Has run day cares, including Rainbow Connection Daycare, for decades.
Political experience: Eight years on Spokane Valley City Council, in second term as mayor. Has served as a Republican precinct committee officer from 2020 to present.
Family: Married to Jim Haley.
Campaign fundraising: Raised $17,865, including a $1,200 cash loan to herself, as of July 12. Top contributors include Stacey and Troy Peterson, owners of High Voltage Capital; Elk residents Douglas and Christine Ranger, the later an educator in the Deer Park School District; Valley resident Will Resavage, legislative assistant to state Senator Jeff Holy; Tara Cannon, an administrator at Valley Empire Collection; and Vicki McCully, director of Rainbow Connection Daycare.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Pamela Haley | 9,395 | 61.33% |
| Angie Beem | 5,924 | 38.67% |
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