Brandi Peetz
A candidate for Spokane Valley City Council, position 2, City of Spokane Valley in the 2019 Washington General Election, Nov. 5
Party: Republican
City: Spokane Valley, Washington
Education: Earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and sociology from Gonzaga University and an associate degree from Spokane Community College.
Political experience: Served on the Spokane Valley City Council from late 2017 until 2023. Served as Spokane Valley deputy mayor. Former vice president of student government at Spokane Community College.
Work experience: Former office manager for Stahl Optical. Was a 911 operator and program support specialist at Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council. Served on the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office’s Citizens Advisory Board.
Family: Married to Chad Peetz.
Campaign contributions: Has raised nearly $9,900 as of July 2. Notable donors include outgoing Rep. Leonard Christian, Rep. Suzanne Schmidt, Rick Wilhite – husband of former Spokane Valley Mayor Diana Wilhite, and former Spokane Valley City Councilman Dean Grafos.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Brandi Peetz (R) | 11,243 | 50.96% |
| Michelle Rasmussen | 10,819 | 49.04% |
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