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Mary Kuney
A candidate for Spokane County Commissioner, District 2, Spokane County in the 2018 Washington General Election, Nov. 6
Party: Republican
Age: 51
City: Spokane Valley, WA
Education: Graduated from Central Valley High School, 1983. Earned bachelor’s in accounting from Gonzaga University, 1987. Work experience: Certified public accountant, working as Washington state auditor, 1993-2004; Owner, Contineo Compliance PLLC, 2012-2013; Co-owner of Spokane-based Summit Tea Company, 2006-2008; Member of Hutton Settlement board of directors, 2009 to 2014. Political experience: Republican precinct committee officer, 2012. Appointed to City of Spokane Internal Audit Committee, 2004-2008.
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