Latah Town Council, position 2
Election Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Larry La Bolle | 52 | 76.47% |
| Adam W. Papini | 16 | 23.53% |
* Race percentages are calculated with data from the Secretary of State's Office, which omits write-in votes from its calculations when there are too few to affect the outcome. The Spokane County Auditor's Office may have slightly different percentages than are reflected here because its figures include any write-in votes.
The Candidates
Larry La Bolle
- Age:
- 67
- City:
- Latah, Washington
La Bolle did not return messages seeking comment ahead of the 2023 election. He previously has listed his job as the director of federal and regional affairs for Avista Utilities.
He was elected to the Latah Town Council in 2015 and 2019. About 20 years ago, he and his wife Lisa La Bolle bought the historic Ham-McEachern House in Latah and began restoring it, according to previous coverage.
Adam W. Papini
- Age:
- 53
- City:
- Latah, WA
Education: Graduated from Gonzaga University in 1994. Earned a law degree from Gonzaga School of Law in 1997.
Political experience: None.
Work experience: Was a public defender for the Coeur d’Alene Tribe of Indians out of law school before becoming a public defender for the city of Spokane. In 2000, began working as a city prosecutor where he’s remained since.
Family: Declined to comment on marital status. Has a school-aged son.
Top priorities: He would like to shake up the current court system by pushing for a more streamlined approach when it comes to access to justice. He wants to make finding courtrooms easier for plaintiffs and defendants, and has been vocal about the court’s lack of compassion for people who cannot make court dates during the day if they have jobs or other priorities that conflict. He also would like to look at the court’s spending and see if there is room to tighten the budget and redirect funds in areas that need it.