Ella Harper

Personal: Age 58; divorced; two sons.

Education: Deer Park High School

Profession/job: Service administrator for TSI for past 13 years; prior to that, administrator for heavy-equipment company.

Political experience: Represents the city of Deer Park on the Spokane County Housing and Community Development Program. First time running for political office.

Money raised: None at this time.

Person who influenced her the most: “My father. He impressed on me that you need to take pride in everything you do and go for what you feel is right; to stand up for yourself.”

Favorite president: George Washington.

First priority, if elected: Study the budget to see where the city’s money goes. Be more involved with the allocation of funds.

Quote: “I think we need to be wise when it comes to making changes that affect the city, which is growing in housing and businesses, and we need to try to bring industries here. With the planned North-South freeway, we need to do what is necessary so that the town doesn’t get bypassed.”