Tricia Phillips
A candidate for West Valley School Board District 3, West Valley School District in the 2023 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 1
Education: Graduated Del Oro High School in California in 2000. Graduated from University of Phoenix in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in global business management.
Work experience: Community based contributor in Spokane Public Schools for a semester. Worked as a school bus driver and substitute nurse at Cheney School District. Previously a real estate agent with Prime Real Estate Group. Worked as a corrections officer at Pine Lodge facility for two years before it closed.
Political experience: Elected treasurer of the Spokane Libertarian Party this year.
Family: Married to Jesse Phillips and has four children. The two oldest are home-schooled, registered with West Valley School District.
Fundraising: Has raised $0 as of July 17, 2023.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Anselmo | 1,847 | 55.67% |
| S. John Dubois | 905 | 27.28% |
| Tricia Phillips | 566 | 17.06% |
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