Brandon Fenton
A candidate for Spokane Valley City Council, Position 4, City of Spokane Valley in the 2021 Washington General Election, Nov. 2
Age: 42
City: Spokane Valley, Washington
Education: East Valley High School graduate and has an associate degree from Spokane Falls Community College
Work experience: Owner of The Black Diamond, a bar and pool hall in Spokane Valley. Formerly worked at the Fairchild Air Force Base with the Washington Air National Guard as a fuel systems journeyman with the rank of technical sergeant.
Political experience: First run for office.
Family: Single. Has two children.
Campaign fundraising: Raised $6,400 as of Oct. 11, including a $5,000 loan given to himself. Contributors include Republican 4th Legislative District Rep. Bob McCaslin ($50), Spokane Valley City Councilman Rod Higgins’ wife Gloria Higgins ($50), vocal John Birch Society member and former Spokane Valley City Councilman Caleb Collier ($100), and Republican 4th Legislative District Rep. Rob Chase ($100). Fenton’s largest donation comes from Brian Weitzel ($200).
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Wick | 13,477 | 65.07% |
| Brandon Fenton | 7,234 | 34.93% |
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