John Talbott

Personal: Age 64 … raised in Spokane, returned here in 1989 … retired Air Force colonel, served 29 years … worked seven years with Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Virginia … member, Citizens Putting Priorities First … president, Retired Officers Association … former member, Youth for Christ … member, Washington Parents Coalition … 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 (Montana).

Finances: As of Wednesday, raised $21,461, including $5,000 of his own money, $4,000 from the Spokane Homebuilders Association, and $2,000 from Steven Livingstone.

Campaign managers: Edward Thomas Jr. and Oscar Santschi.

Favorite music: Jazz.

Pets: None.

Favorite TV shows: “Touched By An Angel,” “Promised Land.”

Car used most: 1983 Toyota Supra.

Riskiest thing done in last year: “Run for mayor.”

Favorite books: Anything by Robert Ludlum.

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