John Talbott

Personal: Age 61 … raised in Spokane and returned here in 1989 … retired Air Force colonel, served 29 years … worked seven years with Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Virginia … member, Senior Legislative Coalition … member, Retired Officer’s Association … former member, Community Development Board … former member, Youth for Christ … married with two grown sons.

Education: Master’s degree in community development, Central Michigan University … Bachelor of arts degree in social science, College of Great Falls, Mont.

Finances: Raised about $2,000, including $500 from Floor Craft.

Top Three Issues:

Re-establish families as the focal point for a revitalized Spokane, bring government back to doing essential services, equal access to the council for all residents.

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