Bruce Vonada
A candidate for Spokane City Council, south council district, City of Spokane in the 2017 Washington Primary, Aug. 1
Party: No party
Age: 77
Occupation: Retired pilot, civil servant and college professor
His words: "I don't think (the City Council) should pass an ordinance unless they get rid of three more."
His pitch: Vonada has served in several appointed positions for cities in Washington, Montana and Alaska, including city manager, a building inspector, and as a research analyst with the Washington Department of Social & Health Services. The City Council is spending too much time micromanaging people at City Hall, Vonada said, and should be looking at ways to streamline bureaucratic structures and ensure rules for parking and other laws are being enforced, which would add revenue that could be used to spend on services.
Work experience: Commercial pilot, civil servant in Priest River, Soap Lake, Electric City. Human resources director in Walla Walla County and an adviser to the Pierce County Board of County Commissioners.
Education: Graduated high school in Helena, Montana, in 1966. Earned a bachelor's degree in economics and sociology from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma in 1969. Earned a master's in public administration from the University of Puget Sound, also in Tacoma, in 1978. Continuing education at various colleges and universities.
Political experience: First run for public office.
Family: Married. Two adult children. Nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.
Neighborhood: Browne's Addition
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Breean L. Beggs (N) | 0 | 0% |
| Andy Dunau (N) | 0 | 0% |
| Tony Kiepe (N) | 0 | 0% |
| Bruce Vonada (N) | 0 | 0% |
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