Joseph Ghodsee

A candidate for Spokane Valley City Council Position 7, City of Spokane Valley in the 2025 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 5

Age: 26

City: Spokane Valley, Washington

Education: Homeschooled and received a high school diploma in 2017. Earned two associate degrees in criminal justice and political science from North Idaho College in 2024. Currently studying supply chain management at Gonzaga University. Holds certificates in machining and business administration from the Kootenai Technical Education Campus and Harvard Business School Online, respectively.

Work experience: Currently focusing on his education. Has worked a variety of trade jobs including as a millwright, machinist and welder. Veteran of the United States Air Force. Volunteers with variety of local groups and nonprofits.

Political experience: Ran for a seat on the Spokane Valley City Council but was knocked out in the primary election in August. Appointed member of the Rathdrum Urban Renewal Board prior to moving in 2024. Appointed to the Spokane Valley City Council’s Homeless Housing Task Force as a member with lived experience being homeless in April 2025. 

Family: Married to Catherine Ghodsee. Has one daughter.