Cody Arguelles
A candidate for Spokane City Council, NW district, City of Spokane in the 2025 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 5
City: Spokane, Washington
Education: Graduated from La Costa Canyon High School, in Carlsbad, California, in 2011. Attending Washington State University, studying architecture
Work experience: Founder and co-owner of the Late Arrival Club, a cigar club in Spokane. Served as a survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist in the U.S. Air Force, 2020–24. Previously worked in marketing.
Political experience: First run for elected office. Serves as president of the Veterans Committee at Washington State University
Family: Married to Jeanne Arguelles. Has one child.
Campaign finance: Reported raising $28,000, as of July 10, 2025, according to the state PDC. Donors include Peppertree Hospitality Group, Rita Santillanes of Peppertree, Rencorp developer Chris Batten, Golden Rule Brake owner Dallas Low, businessman and founder of Playfair Commerce Park Larry Stone and former City Councilman Brad Stark.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Zack Zappone | 8,107 | 51.57% |
| Christopher Savage | 4,550 | 28.94% |
| Cody Arguelles | 3,063 | 19.48% |
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