Tony Kiepe
A candidate for Spokane City Council, south district, City of Spokane in the 2019 Washington General Election, Nov. 5
Party: No party
Age: 62
City: Spokane, Washington
Education: Attended high school in Memphis, Tennessee. Earned a bachelor degree in biology, with minors in chemistry and business from the University of Memphis, followed by a master's of business administration from the same school in 1996.
Political experience: Kiepe unsuccessfully sought appointment to the City Council in 2016. He ran unsuccessfully for City Council in 2017 and 2019.
Work experience: Kiepe moved to Spokane in 2000 and worked as director of sales at Hollister-Stier, but he was laid off when Jubilant bought the company. He then owned Rapid Refill, an ink and toner replacement business, before shutting down the business and becoming a health care consultant for AristaPoint. He has since retired.
Family: Married to Diane Keipe. They have four children.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Lori Kinnear | 17,846 | 68.58% |
| Tony Kiepe (N) | 8,176 | 31.42% |
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