David Green
A candidate for Spokane County Commission, District 2, Spokane County in the 2020 Washington General Election, Nov. 3
Party: Democrat
City: Spokane, Washington
Education: Graduated in 1975 from Brecksville High School in Brecksville, Ohio. Graduated from Georgetown University in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree in international economics. Earned law degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1982. Earned graduate law degree in taxation from Georgetown University Law Center in 1989.
Political experience: Lost race for Spokane County treasurer in 2018 against Michael Baumgartner.
Work experience: Owns tax practice David Green CPA, PLLC. Certified public accountant since 1984. Certified financial planner professional since 2008. Passed the Series 65, Uniform Investment Advisor Law Examination in 2006. Has worked at two of the four biggest accounting firms in the world, known as "The Big Four." Worked as a tax partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers and worked as a tax senior manager for Ernst & Young. Worked as a tax partner at Moss Adams in Spokane. Former adjunct instructor at Gonzaga University’s graduate school of business. Former officer and board member of the Fox Theater organization, Spokane Symphony, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, and Spokane Estate Planning Council.
Family: Declined to provide wife's name. No children.
Fundraising: Raised $3,634 as of Sept. 18, 2020. His largest contributors include himself, the Spokane Regional Labor Council and 7th Legislative Democrats.
Contact information
- Web: votedavid.green
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Kuney (R) | 164,191 | 59.30% |
| David Green (D) | 112,680 | 40.70% |
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