Ben Wick
A candidate for Spokane Valley City Council, Position 4, City of Spokane Valley in the 2021 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 3
Age: 41
City: Spokane Valley, Washington
Education: Graduated from East Valley High School in 2000. Graduated from Eastern Washington University with a degree in computer science in 2004.
Work experience: Works in IT, purchasing, shipping, receiving and production scheduling at Spokane Industries. Also owns the Spokane Valley Current and Liberty Lake Splash.
Political experience: Serving his second term on City Council, currently serving as Spokane Valley mayor. (Spokane Valley City Council chooses a mayor from its council members.)
Family: Married to Danica Wick. Has four children.
Campaign fundraising: Raised $15,900 as of Oct. 11, 2021. Wick has given himself $5,300 in in-kind contributions. Contributors include Katie McKay ($1,000), the political action committee of the Inland Northwest chapter of Associated General Contractors of America ($1,000), contractor and Spokane County Commissioner Mary Kuney's husband Max Kuney ($500) and Spokane Valley City Councilmembers Brandi Peetz ($114.50), Tim Hattenburg ($55) and Linda Thompson ($62.50).
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Wick | 8,915 | 60.34% |
| Brandon Fenton | 4,450 | 30.12% |
| Christopher Ingraham | 735 | 4.97% |
| Mark McManus | 675 | 4.57% |
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