Christopher Savage
A candidate for Spokane City Council, northwest district, City of Spokane in the 2019 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 6
Age: 33
City: Spokane, Washington
Education: Graduated from North Central High School in 2009. Completed coursework at Western Washington University.
Work experience: Previously worked as a Lyft driver after leaving school due to chronic pain issues. Works as a warehouse manager for Project Beauty Share. Volunteers as a Meals on Wheels Delivery Driver. Currently serves as the board president for Meals on Wheels Spokane.
Political experience: Has unsuccessfully ran for Spokane City Council in 2019 and 2021. Community Assembly representative for the Balboa/South Indian Trail Neighborhood. Precinct committee officer for the Spokane County Democratic Party. Served on the Spokane Salary Review commission, the civilian panel that determines pay for elected officials. Currently serves on the Spokane Water Conservancy Commission as the secretary and as a commissioner.
Family: Single.
Political donations: Reported raising over $9,000, including over $1,500 he donated to his own campaign. Other top donors include retiree Brett Ellis of Winnsboro, Texas, and Mike and Lisa Fairburn of Living Water landscaping services.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Karen J. Stratton (N) | 7,616 | 47.68% |
| Andy Rathbun | 3,831 | 23.98% |
| Jeff Martin (N) | 2,293 | 14.35% |
| Ken Side (N) | 810 | 5.07% |
| Christopher Savage | 751 | 4.70% |
| Jeff Rugan (N) | 673 | 4.21% |
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Election preview: Spokane City Councilwoman Karen Stratton draws five challengers in the northwest
Andy Rathbun, Jeff Martin, Christopher Savage, Ken Side and Jeff Rugan have filed against the incumbent councilwoman, who’s been in office since 2015 and has, at times, butted heads with Mayor David Condon as a member of the council’s perceived liberal supermajority.