Kathy Reid

Thu., Sept. 9, 1999

Personal: Age 56 … born in Wallace, moved to Spokane in 1968 … owns and manages home for developmentally challenged … freeholder, Spokane County … former vice-chairwoman, Spokane Democratic Party … appointed to state Senate for part of one term … former delegate, Democratic National Convention … former chairwoman, West Central Neighborhood Steering Committee … married, one child.

Education: licensed practical nursing degree, Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Caldwell, Idaho … took classes in political science and community planning, Gonzaga University.

Finances: Raised about $3,000 as of Sept. 2. Top donors include $400 from the Five Hundred Club political action committee and $150 from Nancy Gillespie.

Campaign chairman: Richard Morphis.

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