Candidates wanted
While some political races in the city of Spokane are pretty crowded, other positions around the county are not. Some are even candidate-less.
In an effort to get candidates for posts that have none, Spokane County Elections Manager Mike McLaughlin has scheduled a special filing period for Wednesday through Friday. Wouldbe officeholders who live in the city, town or district can file their paperwork at the Elections Office, 1033 W. Gardner.
Note: this is not an opportunity to challenge a candidate who is running unopposed for a seat. It's limited to positions with no candidates. Under state law, if no one files, the incumbent (if there is one) retains the seat until the next election if he or she is willing to serve. Otherwise, the seat is declared vacant, and filled by whatever means is set up by statute, ordinance or bylaws.
To see the full list of positions subject to the special filing period, go inside the blog.
Cities and Towns
- City
of
- Council Position 6 (Short-Term
& Four-Year Term)
- Town
of
- Council Position 1 (Two-Year
Unexpired Term)
- Town
of
- Council Position 5 (Two-Year
Unexpired Term)
- Town
of
- Council Position 1 (Four-Year Term)
- Town
of
- Council Position 2 (Four-Year Term)
- Town
of Waverly
- Council Position 1 (Four-Year Term)
- Town
of Waverly
- Council Position 2 (Short-Term
& Four-Year Term)
Fire Districts
- Spokane
County Fire Protection District 12
- Commissioner Position 1 (Four-Year
Unexpired Term)
- Spokane
County Fire Protection District 12
- Commissioner Position 3 (Two-Year
Unexpired Term)
Cemetery Districts
- Spangle
Cemetery District 1
- Commissioner Position 3 (Six-Year
Term)
- Moran
Cemetery District 3
- Commissioner Position 1 (Six-Year
Term)
- Waverly
Cemetery District 6
- Commissioner Position 1 (Four-Year
Unexpired Term)
- Waverly
Cemetery District 6
- Commissioner Position 3 (Six-Year
Term)
Water Districts
- Chattaroy
Springs W. Water District 11
- Commissioner Position 1 (Four-Year
Unexpired Term)
- Chattaroy
Springs W. Water District 11
- Commissioner Position 2 (Short-Term
& Six-Year Term)
- Chattaroy
Springs W. Water District 11
- Commissioner Position 3 (Two-Year
Unexpired Term)
- Valley
of The Horses Water District 12
- Commissioner Position 2 (Six-Year
Term)
- Vel
View Water District 13
- Commissioner Position 1 (Four-Year
Unexpired Term)
- Vel
View Water District 13
- Commissioner Position 2 (Two-Year
Unexpired Term)
- Vel
View Water District 13
- Commissioner Position 3 (Short-Term
& Six-Year Term)
- Hangman
Hills Water District 15
- Commissioner Position 2 (Six-Year
Term)
Sewer Districts
- Williams Lake Sewer District 2
- Commissioner
Position 1 (Six-Year Term)