Mia Pesefea

A candidate for Cheney City Council Position 1, City of Cheney in the 2025 Washington General Election, Nov. 4

City: Cheney, Washington

Education: Graduated from Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington, in 2014. Attended Skagit Community College for two years before transferring to Eastern Washington University and earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Work experience: Began working in the Eastern Washington University Children’s Center infant room while in college and is now the family service coordinator for the center’s Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program.

Political experience: First run for office.

Family: Married to Patiole Pesefea and has one son.

Campaign finance: Pesefea agreed not to raise more than $7,000 for her campaign and is not required to report contributions. However, she has a GoFundMe campaign with a goal of raising $6,000 and had raised $280 as of Oct. 1.