Anniece Barker
A candidate for Central Valley School Board District 4, Central Valley School District in the 2023 Washington General Election, Nov. 7
Age: 42
City: Veradale, Washington
Education: Graduated from Shadle Park High School in 2000. Graduated from Brigham Young University in Idaho in 2005 with a degree in psychology.
Work Experience: Worked out of her home since becoming a parent in 2007. Currently runs a permitted cottage bakery out of her home since January 2023. Became a Notary Public in 2022. Taught violin lessons from 2014-2021. Did interior design and home staging for on-market properties from 2019-2020.
Political Experience: Chair of Voice for Washington Children, advocacy group that petitioned to put Referendum 90 on 2020 ballots.
Family: Married to Tim Barker with four children all currently attending schools in the Central Valley district, but homeschooled in the 2020-2021 school year.
Campaign finance: Has raised just over $10,000 as of Sept. 18. Donations are largely from individual donors, including $200 from Rob Linebarger, petitioner of a failed recall attempt against the three incumbents in 2021; $1,200 each from James and Holly Mulloy; and $1,000 from Michael Dobson. Received $1,000 from Summit Engineering.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Anniece Barker | 12,945 | 51.97% |
| Keith L. Clark | 11,964 | 48.03% |
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