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Wendy Van Orman

A candidate for Liberty Lake City Council Position 7, City of Liberty Lake in the 2023 Washington General Election, Nov. 7

Age: 64

City: Liberty Lake, Washington

Education: Graduated from Shadle Park High School in 1978. Studied early childhood education at Spokane Falls Community College but did not graduate.

Work experience: Has been chief financial officer of Quality Hardwood Floors since 1993 and has co-owned Van Orman Manufacturing with her husband since 2020.

Elected experience: Served on the City Council for six years before serving as mayor from 2007 to 2011. She was appointed to her current seat in early 2022.

Family: Married to Darren Van Orman with three children and 10 grandchildren.

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Race Results

Candidate Votes Pct
Wendy Van Orman 2,112 57.89%
Teresa Tapao-Hunt 1,536 42.11%

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