Edward Thomas Jr.

Thu., Sept. 9, 1999

Personal: Age 63 … born in New Orleans, moved to Spokane in 1974 … financial analyst, Primerica Financial Services … retired from Air Force in 1978 after 22 years … member, Sports, Entertainment, Arts and Convention Advisory Board … founder, African American Forum … former trustee, Fort Wright College … founding chairman, Citizens Review Panel … divorced, four grown children.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in sociology, Fort Wright College, Spokane … master’s degree in business administration, City University, Spokane.

Finances: Raised about $3,500 as of Aug. 26, including $1,300 of his own money. Top donors include $500 from Straight Talk political action committee and $300 from Carl Lind.

Campaign chairman: Oscar Santschi.

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