George Orr
A candidate for Spokane Valley Fire Commission Position 3, Spokane Valley Fire Department in the 2023 Washington General Election, Nov. 7
Age: 81
Education: Graduated from St. Anthony High School in Long Beach, California in 1960.
Political experience: Served on the Central Valley school board from 1984 to 1990. Was a Democratic state representative for Spokane Valley from 1991 to 1995. Unsuccessfully ran for state Senate in 1996 and the Spokane County Commission in 2004. Has served on the Washington State Gambling Commission and state Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Work experience: Served in the Navy as a machinist’s mate in the South China Sea in the 1960s. Worked as an apprentice lineman, meter reader and line digger for Avista. Spent more than 30 years as a firefighter with the Spokane Valley Fire Department.
Family: Married to Judy Orr. Has two daughters.
Fundraising: Has raised more than $4,300 as of Sept. 26. Notable donors include the Spokane Valley firefighters’ union, the Democratic Party’s fundraising arm in the 4th Legislative District and Spokane Valley City Councilman Tim Hattenburg.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Rick Freier | 21,263 | 69.31% |
| George Orr | 9,416 | 30.69% |
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