Rob Chase (L)

Sun., Oct. 22, 2000

Personal

Married to Chris for 20 years, two daughters, ages 18 and 13. Teaches Sunday school at North Country Chapel. Chase Youth commissioner.

Employment

Inventory coordinator for Agilent Technologies in Liberty Lake since 1994, worked for Seafirst Bank Card Services for four years, worked at father’s zinc plant for about 12 years.

Education

Graduated from high school in Kellogg. Bachelor’s degree in operations management from Eastern Washington University, 1990.

Political history

First run for public office.

Issues

Reducing the size of government, eliminating most taxes, decriminalizing possession of drugs, eliminating gun control laws.

Finances

Contributions: $961.02. Expenditures: $969.02.

Web site

robchase.org

Quote

“The founding fathers warned us of the growing power of government and we always had to be vigilant … I think we are approaching those times if we aren’t in them already.”

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