Bill Sprague (R)

Sun., Aug. 27, 2000

Personal

Married, 14 years. Two children from previous marriage.

Employment

Bill collector at Johnny’s Concrete in British Columbia, 1970. Owner, Suburban Sanitation Service garbage pickup, 1970. Machinist specialist at Wagstaff Engineering, 1970 to 1975. Service adviser at Center Ford, 1978 to 1980. Employee at McDonald Steel Building, 1980 to 1985. Maintenance worker at R.A. Hanson, 1985 to 1986. Counter worker, appraiser and delivery driver for Metal Roll Forming Systems, 1994. Selfemployed pole building designer, 1995 to 1998.

Education

Classes in accounting and business law at Kinnman Business University of Spokane. Associate of arts degree from Community Colleges of Spokane. Bachelor of arts in sociology from Eastern Washington University.

Political history

Ran unsuccessfully for Spokane County commissioner as Democrat in 1988.

Issues

Increase the availability of affordable housing. Roll back property, sales and gas taxes if possible. Expand and diversify the business and industrial base in Spokane area. Increase marketing of area to outside business interests.

Finances

Raised about $1,500 through Aug. 15.

Web site

www.spragueforspokanecnty.com

Quote

“If there was a way to kick this Growth Management Act out of here, I’d say let’s do it. We should have opportunities and not be told we can’t.”

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