Ben Wick
A candidate for Spokane Valley City Council Position 4, City of Spokane Valley in the 2025 Washington General Election, Nov. 4
Age: 43
City: Spokane Valley, Washington
Education: Graduated from East Valley High School in 2000. Graduated from Eastern Washington University summa cum laude with a degree in computer science.
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: Was elected to the city council in November 2017 and re-elected for a second term in November 2021. Wick also served a four-year term on the council from 2012-15. He was Spokane Valley’s mayor from 2020-21.
Family: Married to Danica Wick. Has four kids
Campaign fundraising: Has raised $3,666 as of Oct. 1, 2025, according to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission. Contributors include former Spokane Valley Mayor Diana Wilhite, Spokane County Commissioner Mary Kuney, Spokane Home Builders Association political action committee and Associated General Contractor Build East PAC.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Wick | 14,482 | 68.07% |
| Daryl Williams | 6,793 | 31.93% |
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