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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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