West Valley School Board, district 1
Election Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Hansen | 2,426 | 78.21% |
| Gerald Rosenbaum | 676 | 21.79% |
* 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
The Candidates
Dan Hansen
- Age:
- 63
- City:
- Spokane, Washington
Education: Graduated from Central Washington University and earned a bachelor's degree in communications with an English minor
Political Experience: West Valley School Board member since 2014, served one year as chair
Work Experience: Currently the strategic communications manager at STCU, where he has worked for 13 years. Worked at The Spokesman-Review for 21 years, primarily as a reporter but also as an editor. Served as a member of the Millwood Planning Commission for five years.
Family: Married to Pam Hansen; has two children.
Gerald Rosenbaum
- Age:
- 85
Rosenbaum says he is no longer interested in running for the position, citing required financial disclosures he feels are unnecessary.
Complete Coverage
School funding top priorities for West Valley school board candidates
For the West Valley School District, as for districts across the state, navigating the implications of the state Supreme Court case that forced Legislators to boost education spending will be among the greatest challenges in coming years. Both incumbents for the West Valley School Board elections said the district is in good shape, but they emphasized financial uncertainty brought on by the state’s latest push to adequately fund education, as a primary concern.