Jon Snyder
A candidate for State Representative, Pos. 1, Legislative District 3 (central Spokane) in the 2012 Washington Primary
Party: Democrat
Age: 56
City: Spokane, WA
Occupation: City Council member and former owner of a monthly outdoor magazine
Career: City Council member and former publisher of the Go Green Directory and Out There Monthly magazine, which is focused on outdoor recreation. Founder and first board chairman of KYRS Thin Air Community Radio.
Education: Graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in 1987. Earned bachelor’s degree from Evergreen State College in 1991.
Political experience: Won current Spokane City Council term in 2009. Serves on Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington board and Spokane Regional Health District board. Formerly served as Spokane Regional Transportation Council member and Spokane Transit Authority board.
Family: Married. Has two school-age children.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Riccelli (D) | 5,891 | 27.70% |
| Tim Benn (R) | 4,512 | 21.21% |
| Jon Snyder (D) | 4,086 | 19.21% |
| Bob Apple (D) | 3,947 | 18.56% |
| Morgan Oyler (R) | 2,834 | 13.32% |
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City votes to amend Kendall Yards deal
Tax subsidies will flow to Kendall Yards even if the developer of the 78-acre project does not seek public bids on construction of streets, sewers and other public infrastructure, as originally agreed. The Spokane City Council on Monday voted 6-1 to amend the tax-increment financing agreement it has with Kendall Yards.The city approved its original tax deal for Kendall Yards in 2007. The developer would be reimbursed for building public infrastructure, such as roads, with tax revenues generated by the property if several conditions were met, including that infrastructure projects be publicly bid.
Council eases tax subsidy rules for Kendall Yards
Council eases tax subsidy rules for Kendall Yards