Rick Valentine Flynn
A candidate for Cheney School Board District 4, Cheney School District in the 2023 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 1
City: Cheney, Washington
Education: Graduated from West Craven High School in North Carolina in 1994. Graduated from Oregon State University in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science and sustainability.
Work experience: Served in the Air Force for eight years. A VA Caregiver for a disabled veteran, an author, and a farmer who has worked in construction, food services, retail, hospitality and retirement management.
Political experience: Appointed to Spokane County Water Conservancy Board. Lost in primary in 2023 for a seat on the Cheney School Board
Family: Married to Sabrina Flynn. Has two adult children.
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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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