Jeff Brooks
A candidate for Central Valley School Board District 1, Central Valley School District in the 2023 Washington General Election, Nov. 7
Age: 62
City: Spokane Valley, Washington
Education: Graduated from Franklin Pierce High School in 1979. Completed a two-year Navy nuclear power school program in 1987. Graduated from Spokane Falls Community College in 1993 with an associate degree in applied science. Graduated from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor’s in physical therapy.
Work experience: Currently working as a physical therapist since 1995, currently at Infinity Rehab since 2005. Previously did physical therapy at Sacred Heart Medical Center, St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Medical Center, in home care, pediatrics and as a traveling physical therapist. Served in the Navy from 1985-91.
Political experience: None.
Family: Married to Kimberly Brooks. Has two adult children, who transferred from Central Valley to West Valley School District.
Political donations: Has raised $3,532 as of Sept. 10. Support is largely from individual donors, including a $1,000 donation from Kimberly Brooks and $100 from Rob Linebarger, petitioner of a failed recall attempt against the three incumbents in 2021.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Cynthia (Cindy) McMullen | 12,782 | 51.18% |
| Jeff Brooks | 12,193 | 48.82% |
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