Bill Lathrop
A candidate for Cheney School Board District 5, Cheney School District in the 2023 Washington General Election, Nov. 7
Age: 44
City: Cheney, Washington
Education: Graduated from Rosalia High School in 1998. Received electric lineworker certificate from Boise State University in 1999.
Work experience: Works as a lineman of 17 years for the city of Cheney. Volunteers as a wrestling coach at Cheney Wrestling Association for over a year. Coaches youth wrestling at the Cheney wrestling club for six years.
Political experience: On the Cheney Public Schools long-range facility advisory committee for about six months. Lobbied at the state Legislature with the Public Employees Retirement System for one legislative session.
Family: Married to Jennifer Lathrop. Has two kids who attend schools in the district.
Political experience: On the Cheney Public Schools long-range facility advisory committee for about six months. Lobbied at the state Legislature with the Public Employees Retirement System for one legislative session.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Mitch Swenson | 4,496 | 61.83% |
| Bill Lathrop | 2,775 | 38.17% |
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