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The Spokesman-Review Newspaper
Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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: Donated $500 of own money and raised $8,000 in donations and in-kind services.

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.

, DataTimes ILLUSTRATION: Photo