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Christopher Savage

A candidate for Spokane City Council District 3 (Northwest), City of Spokane in the 2021 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 3

Age: 34

City: Spokane, Washington

Education: Graduated from North Central High School in 2009. Completed coursework at Western Washington University.

Work experience: Previously worked as a Lyft driver after leaving school due to chronic pain issues. Works as a warehouse manager for Project Beauty Share. Volunteers as a Meals on Wheels Delivery Driver. Currently serves as the board president for Meals on Wheels Spokane.

Political experience: Has unsuccessfully ran for Spokane City Council in 2019 and 2021. Community Assembly representative for the Balboa/South Indian Trail Neighborhood. Precinct committee officer for the Spokane County Democratic Party. Served on the Spokane Salary Review commission, the civilian panel that determines pay for elected officials. Currently serves on the Spokane Water Conservancy Commission as the secretary and as a commissioner.

Family: Single.

Political donations: Reported raising over $9,000, including over $1,500 he donated to his own campaign. Other top donors include retiree Brett Ellis of Winnsboro, Texas, and Mike and Lisa Fairburn of Living Water landscaping services.

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Race Results

Candidate Votes Pct
Zack Zappone 5,993 42.20%
Mike Lish 4,372 30.79%
Lacrecia (Lu) Hill 1,792 12.62%
Karen M. Kearney 1,421 10.01%
Christopher Savage 623 4.39%

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