Dave White
A candidate for State Representative, Pos. 2, Legislative District 3 (central Spokane) in the 2012 Washington Primary
Party: Republican
Age: 73
City: Spokane, WA
Occupation: County public works inspector
His pitch: A principled conservative focused on street and utility work, and public safety, who will help right the overreach of the current City Council.
His words: “I’m a very strict constitutionalist, both the U.S. Constitution and the Washington state Constitution. Here in Washington, our constitution is a work of art. It is a well-designed document that will work for us well if we pay attention to it.”
Neighborhood: North Hill
Day job: Spokane County public works inspector
Notable experience: Public works inspector for Spokane County utilities department since 1999. Formerly an inspector for Spokane County engineering department, starting in 1991. Former owner-operator tractor-trailer driver. Served in U.S. Navy during Vietnam War. Republican Party precinct committee officer, district leader on Republican Party executive board.
Education: Graduated from Medical Lake High School in 1970. Earned associate degree in applied science from Spokane Community College in 1977.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Timm Ormsby (D) | 13,389 | 62.78% |
| Dave White (R) | 7,938 | 37.22% |
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