Shaun Cross
Party: Republican
Age: 54
Personal: Wife Kathy; Daughters Kelly, 22, Emily 15, and Natalie, 12; Son Trevor, 18.
Education: Bachelor's of science in physics from the University of Washington, 1972; law degree from the University of Oregon, 1979.
Professional: Managing partner and CEO of Paine Hamblen Attorneys since 1998; marketing manager at Brown Corp of Santa Barbara, Calif., 1975-76; research engineer for Stathem Inc. of Santa Barbara,1974-75.
Political: Chairman of the board and board member of the Spokane Public Facilities District, 1999-2004.
Key issues: The state of the Eastern Washington economy, dam relicensing, health care, legal reform and national security. "I am troubled the average income for citizens of our district is currently at 78 percent of the national average."
Money raised/spent: Raised $358,968, spent $312,025 as of Aug. 25
Top contributors: Individual employees of Paine Hamblen, $17,200; Owners and employees of White Runkle Associates, $14,500; Owners and employees of Telect Inc., $12,500; Margretta Stanton, Spokane retiree, $4,000; Phillip Stanton, Spokane retiree, $3,000; Sandy Ogle, Spokane,$3,500; Ron Ogle, Spokane, $2,000
Quote: "My business and legal experience over the past 25 years have given me a unique perspective on the economic challenges facing Eastern Washington. It is my responsibility to put my knowledge and experience into action by serving and enthusiastically representing the people of this district."
Key influence: My father, Ed Cross
Favorite book: The Bible
First priority if elected: To amend the Federal Power Act and the Endangered Species Act and implement legal reform.
Website: crossforcongress.com
Email: shuan@crossforcongress.com
