Spokane Mayor David Condon announced today he willseek re-election. 

The announcement was unsurprising, as Condon had said before he would run for the city's top office, and has already raised $193,000 toward that effort. 

His statement in full:

Mayor David Condon today announced he will run for re-election, to continue the work he has begun improving public safety, controlling taxes, repairing roads, and protecting the Spokane River.

“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as mayor,” said Condon. “I promised we would build trust back into the police department, get the budget under control, and reduce water rates, and I am pleased with the progress we have made. I want to keep delivering for the people of Spokane, for every neighborhood, every retiree and everyone who works.”

Condon was elected in 2011 in the midst of a federal investigation of a police officer for excessive use of force, chronically mismanaged budgets, and skyrocketing water rates.  

A Campaign Kick-off event will be held March 19, at 7:30 a.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel – Spokane City Center. 

As mayor, Condon has assembled a nonpartisan team of professionals at City Hall who have put performance above politics. In November, Condon won voter approval to modernize Riverfront Park and repair streets.

“Crime and water rates are down, while parks and road construction are up. In the next four years, I want to continue to attract good jobs to Spokane, make our budget sustainable over the long-term, help care for the most vulnerable and protect the Spokane River,” Condon said.

Condon, who turned down a salary increase this year, has hosted charity galas for the past four years, raising $352,000 for the Chase Youth Commission, Lilac Festival, Global Neighborhood, and to build a Spokane Veterans Memorial.

Condon also announced his campaign committee co-chairs, drawn from across the political spectrum: State Representative Kevin Parker, community leader Carol Wendle, former Democratic Party chair Tom Keefe, and businessman Murray Huppin. 

“David’s leadership has saved Spokane taxpayers millions of dollars, balanced the budget and is reducing the cost of government. He is an outstanding mayor and has earned re-election,” Parker said.

“Mayor Condon has helped bring new jobs to Spokane by making City Hall efficient and business-friendly, so companies can grow and hire. David is a third-generation Spokanite; he knows our traditions and our aspirations,” said Wendle.

“Crime and use of force by the police have both declined while employment and environmental quality are up. What’s more – David promised to run a nonpartisan administration and he has – hiring Democrats and Independents into key positions and holding all employees accountable to the citizens. Condon has my strongest endorsement for re-election,” said Keefe.

“David Condon has reached out to the whole community, bringing his warmth, inclusiveness, and generosity to every part of Spokane. David has no patience for the political games, symbolic votes, and grandstanding speeches that disrupt so much of our civic life, He deserves our vote.” Huppin said.

Condon worked in small business and served as a Congressional staffer and Army captain before his election as Mayor in 2011. He was born and raised in Spokane, and he is married with three young children.

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