Wayne J. Fenton
A candidate for Spokane Valley City Council, Position 5, City of Spokane Valley in the 2021 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 3
Age: 70
City: Spokane Valley, Washington
Education: Graduated from Burley (Idaho) High School and Brigham Young University.
Work experience: Co-owns The Black Diamond, a bar and pool hall in Spokane Valley, with his son Brandon. Spent 40-plus years in the aluminum industry at Wagstaff and Novelis and has worked in electricity, plumbing and hydraulics.
Political experience: First run for office.
Family: Married to Margie Fenton. Has six kids and 16 grandchildren.
Campaign fundraising: Raised $6,200 as of Oct. 11, 2021, including $5,000 of his own money. Besides his own funding, Fenton’s largest donation is $250 from Spokane Valley dentist Scott Shumway. Bob McClaslin, a Republican 4th Legislative District representative, donated $50 to Fenton’s campaign.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Pamela Haley | 6,952 | 47.21% |
| Wayne J. Fenton | 3,804 | 25.83% |
| Mary K. Butler-Stonewall | 2,016 | 13.69% |
| Pat Stretch | 1,955 | 13.27% |
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