Bill Burke (D)

Sun., Aug. 27, 2000

Personal

Married, one son.

Employment

Owner of local marketing company and community revitalization expert. Organizer of two of community’s largest events: Pig Out in the Park and Spokane American Music Festival.

Education

Bachelor of arts degree in business administration, Eastern Washington University.

Political history

First run for political office.

Issues

Improve community attitude. Increase Spokane Valley’s voice in county government. Work to attract high-paying jobs to Spokane area and keep good ones here. Encourage citizen participation in community. Enhance public health and safety.

Finances

Raised about $10,000 through Aug. 15.

Web site> www.burke2000.com

Quote

“How do we attract better-paying jobs? By becoming extremely entrepreneurial and extremely aggressive. You hear people talk about high-tech. We need to be all-tech. We need to employ the people who already live here, too.”

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