Pamela Haley
A candidate for Spokane Valley City Council Position 5, City of Spokane Valley in the 2025 Washington General Election, Nov. 4
Age: 68
City: Spokane, Washington
Education: Graduated from Central Valley High School in 1975. Graduated from Spokane Falls Community College and attended Eastern Washington University before transferring to Ashford University to complete bachelor’s degree in organizational management and master’s degree in business with an emphasis in human resources. Also earned a master’s degree in education from Capella University.
Work experience: Former manager of Valley Empire Collection. Has run day cares, including Rainbow Connection Daycare, for decades.
Political experience: Appointed to Spokane Valley City Council in 2016. Elected to the council in 2017 and 2021. Has served as mayor since 2022. Has served as a Republican precinct committee officer from 2020 to present.
Family: Married to Jim Haley.
Campaign fundraising: Has raised $1,865, as of Sept. 18, 2025, according to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission. Of that, $966 are donations and $899 in loans. She has spent $216.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Pamela Haley | 11,414 | 54.66% |
| Catherine Nelson | 9,468 | 45.34% |
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