Chris Jackson
A candidate for Spokane Valley City Council Position 1, City of Spokane Valley in the 2017 Washington Primary, Aug. 1
Party: No party
Age: 38
City: Spokane Valley, Washington
Education: Graduated from Spokane Valley’s University High School in 2005. Earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology from Western Washington University. He is defending a doctorate in social psychology submitted to the University of Otago in New Zealand in about a month.
Political experience: This is his first run for public office; involved in family campaigns.
Work experience: Mostly teaching and tutoring at colleges he has attended; swim instructor for many years and a houseparent at Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery.
Family: In a committed relationship. Has no children.
List of top priorities if elected: Creating a more transparent City Council and hosting more community-oriented events. Wants to bring back civil political discourse.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Rod Higgins (N) | 0 | 0% |
| Chris Jackson (N) | 0 | 0% |
| Al (Albert) Merkel (N) | 0 | 0% |
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