Todd Mielke
Party: Republican
Age: 40
Personal: Born in Spokane, divorced, single father of one daughter
Education: Graduated from Shadle Park High School, attended Washington State University and Gonzaga University and earned bachelor's degree in finance and operations management from Eastern Washington University
Professional: After leaving the legislature, worked as a regional government affairs director for Johnson & Johnson, and since 1997 has owned his own government affairs consulting business
Political: Served as a state representative for Spokane from 1990-1995, prior to that he worked as a legislative assistant
Key issues: The day-to-day operations of the county, including setting and acheiving goals; improving relationships with other jurisdictions; investing in infrastructure and helping the private sector
Money raised/spent: $79,800 raised
Top contributors: Avista Corp. $3,000; Richard Vandervert, construction company owner, $2,500; Robert Mielke, $2,250; Vern Ziegler, owner Ziggy’s Building, $2,250; Jack Pierson, Spokane retiree, $2,000; Don Lankford, Spokane retiree , $2.000; ; Jack White, advertising executive, $2,000;
Quote: "Every jurisdiction in this in this area has financial challenges. We need to look for opportunities for coordination and cooperation."
Key influence: Jim West
Favorite book: most recent favorite is "Seabiscuit" by Laura Hillenbrand
First priority if elected: Reviewing the county's budget and making sure that revenues are consistent with expenditures
Website: www.toddmielke.com
Email: todd@toddmielke.com
