Bill Hanson
A candidate for Cheney School Board District 4, Cheney School District in the 2023 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 1
Age: 54
City: Cheney, Washington
Education: Graduated from Altus High School in Oklahoma in 1990. Graduated from Community College of the Air Force in 1996 with an associate degree. Graduated from Southern Nazarene University in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership.
Work experience: Served 20 years active duty in the air force. After service, volunteered for five years at elementary school as classroom aid and in athletics. Worked in home health care at Grace Support Services. Works in home services and as driver for Grace Support Services.
Political experience: First run for office.
Family: Married to Shelly Hanson with four children. Two graduated from Cheney, two currently attend a school in the district.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| John Boerger | 2,230 | 35.96% |
| Bill Hanson | 2,069 | 33.37% |
| Rick Valentine Flynn | 1,902 | 30.67% |
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