Donald Barbieri
Party: Democrat
Age: 58
Personal: Single with two sons: David, 33, and Stephen, 31.
Education: Bachelor's of arts in history and economics from Univeristy of Santa Clara, 1968; Attended University of Washington graduate school in urban planning.
Professional: Went to work for Goodale and Barbieri in 1969, serving as president, President and CEO of Cavanaugh Hospitality Corp.; CEO and chairman of the board of WestCoast Hospitality Corp.
Political: Washington Economic Development Commission, 2002-06; Chairman of the Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2001-02; Washington Economic Development Commission, 1985-89; Washington Tourism Development Commission, 1983-84.
Key issues: Jobs, health care that is affordable and accessible, fiscal responsibility and political unification of the Inland Northwest.
Money raised/spent: $1.04 million as of Aug. 25
Top contributors: candidate, $346,000; State Democratic Party, $10,000; Food & Commercial Workers PAC, $10,000; Machinists PAC, $10,000; Blue Dog (congressional Democrats) $10,000; United Auto Workers PAC, $5,000; National Education Assn. PAC, $5,000; Longshoremen’s PAC, $5,000; Ironworkers PAC, $5,000.
Quote: "We need to look after the economic health of the rural Inland Northwest or the cash registers of Spokane simply will not ring."
Key influence: Father, Lou Barbieri, and Sister Peter Claver
Favorite book: Whatever is on my bedside table
First priority if elected: He would hold a retreat for congressmen from Washington's 4th and 5th districts, as well as Idaho and Montana, to set a vision for attacking the problems of our region.
Website: barbieriforcongress.com
Email: info@barbieriforcongress.com
