Ken Whitehall (R)

Thu., Sept. 12, 1996

State Rep. 3rd District, Pos. No. 2.

Resume: 24, lifelong Spokane resident … Education: 1-1/2 years at Christian Life School of Theology, now enrolled at Spokane Community College. … Held restaurant jobs ranging from cook to manager, currently Taco Bell shift manager … Senator of student council, and treasurer of Student Awareness League … Single, no children.

Finances: Raised $3,500, attorney Roger Felice biggest donor with $500 contribution.

Why he’s running: “I’ve seen the huge rise in juvenile crime. I believe I could bring a fresh voice to the Legislature.

What he’ll do first: Wants to stop the revolving door of juvenile crime by proposing legislation that would limit the number of appeals juvenile offenders could receive.

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