Lila Howe (R)

Resume: 54, Montana native, 25-year resident of Spokane area…former Realtor and owner of Royal Map Service…author, Spokane County Atlas…helped implement Spokane County’s original 911 system…former member, Stevens County Planning Commission, shoreline advisory committee, Deer Lake Property Owners Association…helped spearhead sewer construction at Deer Lake…some college classes…member Calvary Chapel…married, four children, 10 grandchildren. North Spokane resident.

Finances: $14,330 as of Aug. 22; largest contributions Build East PAC ($1,000); Bob and Jackie Taigen ($1,000).

Why running:”I am concerned about the future of Spokane with the availability of housing (and) a good business climate. We’re losing too many of our businesses and our jobs across the state line and we have to look at our regulatory process.”

Top priority: “That this become a responsible government.”

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