James Pittman
A candidate for Milan Cemetery Commission Position 2, Milan Cemetery District in the 2025 Washington General Election, Nov. 4
City: Chattaroy, Washington
Education: Graduated from Borah High School in Boise. Went on to earn a bachelor’s of science in nursing from University of Utah, a nurse practitioner master’s degree from the University of Colorado to become a nurse practitioner, and then a Ph.D. in nursing from Oregon Health and Science University.
Work experience: Taught in the Gonzaga University nurse practitioner program. Worked as a primary care nurse practitioner for around 30 years. Currently retired, but looking into part-time work in nurse practitioning or teaching.
Political experience: Appointed to Elk Cemetery Commission a few months ago to fill a vacancy.
Family: Married to Jennifer Templeton. Has three children.
Campaign finance: None.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| James Pittman | 538 | 62.34% |
| K. Lance Barton | 325 | 37.66% |
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The living and dead of Spokane’s rural cemeteries
When Spokane County absorbed the townships within its boundaries in 1974, six of them – Spangle, Greenwood, Moran, Elk, Milan and Waverly – applied to form their own cemetery districts. Supported by property taxes in the districts, the cemeteries and their caretakers live on today.
Milan Cemetery District candidate hopes to attract volunteers
Though it’s odd to have a “race” for a commissioner position in a cemetery district, per the Milan Cemetery groundskeeper, the Nov. 4 election has two candidates vying for an opening