Michael Parks (R)

Thu., Oct. 26, 2000

Personal

Married to Mona. Parks has two daughters by a previous marriage that live with their mother. He and Mona do not have children.

Employment

Co-owner with his wife of Shot of Heaven Espresso on Northwest Boulevard.Worked for seven years in Fullerton, Calif., as a professional auto mechanic; worked two-three years in Orange County, Calif., for an insurance company; worked for two years at REI in Orange, Calif.; worked for three years with REI in Spokane; worked for a year and half in construction in Spokane.; then went to work running espresso shops in Spokane, which he has done for the past nine years.

Education

Training as a professional auto mechanic. Training in investments through an insurance company.

Political history

Has never run for office.

Issues

Make government more responsive.Help small businesses.

Finances

Has raised $1,200, of which $1,000 is from the Republican Party.

Quote

“We had an incredible leader who said `Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.’ We have swayed so far from that idea that now all we hear is people asking, `What are you going to do for me?’ Government cannot do everything for everyone and I think we should get back to asking `What you can I do for my country and state?’ That is why I want to go and serve.”

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