Patrick McKann
A candidate for Spokane Mayor, City of Spokane in the 2023 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 1
City: Spokane, Washington
Education: Graduated from Buchholz High School in Florida in 1990. Graduated from the University of Florida in 1994 with a bachelor’s degree. Graduated from Oregon State University in 2009 with a master’s degree in statistics.
Work experience: Jobs in construction, including his own yurt-making and designing business as well as a machining operation in wildlife biology, including for federal and state agencies to assess the population status of endangered raptors and fish, and statistical analysis.
Political experience: Served on the Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council Traffic Calming Committee.
Family: Married to Jessica McKann. Has one young daughter.
Political donations: Did not report raising any campaign funds as of July 7, 2023.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa Brown | 24,756 | 47.57% |
| Nadine Woodward | 19,072 | 36.65% |
| Tim Archer | 6,697 | 12.87% |
| Patrick McKann | 1,082 | 2.08% |
| Kelly Stevens | 438 | 0.84% |
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