Deer Park Mayor
Election Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Verzal (Deer Park) | 670 | 59.98% |
| Robert Whisman | 447 | 40.02% |
* 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
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The Candidates
Tim Verzal (Deer Park)
- Age:
- 72
- City:
- Deer Park, Washington
Education: Graduated from Salem Central High School in Wisconsin and took some business classes at the University of Kentucky.
Work experience: Currently works part time for 7 C's Construction, where he has worked for 20 years. He previously owned a KFC restaurant in Wisconsin for 17 years and owned the Buckaroo Tavern in Deer Park for four years.
Political experience: Has served as Mayor of Deer Park for four years and previously served on the Deer Park City Council for four years.
Family: Single; has four grown children and four grandchildren.
Robert Whisman
- Age:
- 65
- City:
- Deer Park, Washington
Education: Has automotive associates degree from Spokane Community College.
Political Experience: Served on Deer Park Planning Commission for two years, City Council for 16 years and has been mayor for nearly 12 years.
Work Experience:Worked for 33 years as a bus mechanic and driver for Deer Park School District. Owns coin-operated laundromat, commercial buildings, snow plow business and container business.
Family: Married. Has four children and seven grandchildren.
Complete Coverage
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