Rick Freier
A candidate for Spokane Valley Fire Commission Position 5, Spokane Valley Fire Department in the 2023 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 1
Age: 53
City: Spokane Valley, Washington
Education: Graduated from Othello High School in 1989. Earned a criminal justice degree from Spokane Community College in 2015.
Political experience: None.
Work experience: Served in the Marine Corps, retired as a first sergeant. Spent 24 years as a firefighter and fire investigator with the Spokane Valley Fire Department.
Family: Married to Kristin Freier. Has three daughters.
Fundraising: Freier has opted for the Public Disclosure Commission’s “mini reporting” option. As long as he raises less than $7,000, he doesn’t have to disclose individual donors or donation amounts. In an interview, Freier shared that the Spokane Valley firefighters’ union has donated to his campaign.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Rick Freier | 11,479 | 54.96% |
| George Orr | 4,815 | 23.05% |
| Diana Wilhite | 4,593 | 21.99% |
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