Jennifer Morton
A candidate for Airway Heights City Council, position 7, City of Airway Heights in the 2019 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 6
City: Airway Heights, WA
Education: Graduated from Davenport High School in 2001. Earned bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Eastern Washington University in 2009 and master’s degrees in public administration in 2011 and business administration in 2019.
Work experience: Has 16 years of military service in the Army Reserve, Air Force Reserves and Air National Guard. Previously worked as executive assistant to the Office of the Mayor for the city of Spokane. Veteran mentor, sexual assault response facilitator, Rogers High School Anti-bullying After School Program, College In-residence Volunteer Program, Special Olympics volunteer, Youth for Christ volunteer, Spokane Community Court volunteer
Political experience: First run for office.
Family: Single.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Morton | 265 | 45.30% |
| Sarah Slater | 190 | 32.48% |
| Dakota Lawrence | 130 | 22.22% |
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