David Buri
Party: Republican
Age: 41
Personal: Married Becky, two children Dayna (17) and Jonathan (14). From Colfax. Likes to sing, was in the Washington/Idaho professional chorale for a few years.
Education: Colfax High School, 1981 Southwestern College in Phoenix, Ariz. BS in Music Worked on a master's in Music at Pensacola College.
Professional: Bank of Whitman in Colfax, employee and vice president of public relations 1990-1998. Legislative aide for State Sen. Larry Sheahan 1999-2004.
Political: Colfax School Board 1996-1998; Colfax Chamber of Commerce, vice president in 1994, president in 1994. While president passed a bond issue to do the street project. It was a rewarding challenge to pass that vision on to the people. Worked with Sheahan last five legislative sessions in Olympia.
Key issues: His great grandfather chose Eastern Washington because it was a place of opportunity. "We just don't see that happenning enough now." "My main thrust will be to help create an environment where Eastern Washington is a place of opportunity again." Get jobs here. That will bring people with families... state funding follows those kids to school. "If I do get elected I will be in the back row of the house for some time.. it will be incremental steps."
Quote: "I'm so glad I'm doing this full time. This district as large as it is, ... I've been there to talk with them. If I'm able to get elected it will serve the district well to have done that."
Key influence: His mom, in life, caring, strong and giving, President Reagan, got him interested in pol. process
Favorite book: Bible, reads it daily keeps him focused. Tale of Two Cities.
First priority if elected: Already has built relationships there, but whould work to establish himself as a credible, effective person with ideas but with humility as well. You don't want to rush in. You pay your dues and be respectful and make connections.
