Amy Biviano
A candidate for Spokane County Treasurer, Spokane County in the 2014 Aug. 5 Washington Primary Election
Party: Democrat
Age: 49
City: Spokane Valley, WA
Occupation: Certified public accountant
AMY BIVIANO
Education: Graduate from Pauls Valley High School in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. Earned bachelor’s degree in anthropology, Yale University, 1997. Earned master’s in business administration from Gonzaga University, 2007
Work experience: Self-employed CPA and accounting consultant, 2009-present. Accountant, Spokane County United Way, 2008.
Political experience: Ran unsuccessfully for state representative in the Fourth Legislative District in 2012. Former chairwoman of the Spokane County Democratic Party. Member, Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce government affairs committee, 2010-present.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Chase (R) | 36,895 | 40.24% |
| Amy Biviano (D) | 35,686 | 38.92% |
| Mary Kuney (G) | 19,104 | 20.84% |
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