Jon Snyder
A candidate for State Representative, Pos. 1, Legislative District 3 (central Spokane) in the 2012 Washington Primary
Party: Democrat
Age: 55
City: Spokane, WA
Occupation: City Council member and former owner of a monthly outdoor magazine
Career: City Council member and former publisher of the Go Green Directory and Out There Monthly magazine, which is focused on outdoor recreation. Founder and first board chairman of KYRS Thin Air Community Radio.
Education: Graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in 1987. Earned bachelor’s degree from Evergreen State College in 1991.
Political experience: Won current Spokane City Council term in 2009. Serves on Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington board and Spokane Regional Health District board. Formerly served as Spokane Regional Transportation Council member and Spokane Transit Authority board.
Family: Married. Has two school-age children.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Riccelli (D) | 5,891 | 27.70% |
| Tim Benn (R) | 4,512 | 21.21% |
| Jon Snyder (D) | 4,086 | 19.21% |
| Bob Apple (D) | 3,947 | 18.56% |
| Morgan Oyler (R) | 2,834 | 13.32% |
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