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Timothy Steiner

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

Age: 57

City: Cheney, Washington

Education: Steiner went to schools in Cheney growing up and went on to attend Central Washington University, Spokane Community College and Eastern Washington University getting an associate degree in fire science and a vocational teaching certificate.

Work Experience: Steiner just retired after a total of 38 years of work at the Cheney Fire Department. He was a volunteer for his first 14 years before becoming full-time and eventually a battalion chief where he led a team of firefighters.

Political Experience: First run for office.

Campaign finance: Raised nearly $3,400, including $1,000 in loans as of Sept. 23, 2025, according to the state Public Disclosure Commission. Contributors include retiree Billie Jean Hall.

Race Results

Candidate Votes Pct
Rebecca Long 1,079 50.21%
Timothy Steiner 1,070 49.79%

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