John Roskelley

Personal: Age 46…born and raised in Spokane…photojournalist and author on adventure sports for 22 years … renowned mountain climber … member, Spokane County Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee…member, Spokane Guild School Foundation Board…member, Friends of the Centennial Trail Board…volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician with Spokane County Fire District 9…married, three children.

Education: Bachelor of science degree in geology from Washington State University, 1971.

Finances: $22,748 as of Oct. 19.

Issues: Balancing the budget…beefing up the county’s emergency reserve fund…reducing juvenile crime through jail alternatives…implementing Growth Management Act to protect environment.

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