Bill Burke
Party: Democrat
Age: 52
Personal: Born in San Antonio, Texas, married with one son, who is attending Gonzaga University
Education: Graduated from Newport High School, and then graduated from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing
Professional: A national marketing and community revitalization consultant as well as organizer of local events like Pig Out in the Park
Political: Ran for county commissioner in 2000, Democratic Party precinct officer
Key issues: Number one is how to improve the economy. Right now the county is making mistakes out of desperation; land-use, the aquifer and the Spokane River; and restoring faith in county government.
Money raised/spent: $14,700
Top contributors: candidate’s contributions, $4,200; City Graphics, $1,500 (in-kind graphic design services); Hulett Printing, $1,500 (in-kind printing; Wild Bill Graphics (in-kind, signs); Bill Voland, $1,600 (in-kind, signs and shirts)
Quote: "I'm honest. I really do care about this community. I'm prepared to step into office right now and start improving our community."
Key influence: My father, because I was brought up in a military family and he taught everyone to love the country
Favorite book: "In Search of America" by Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster
First priority if elected: "To restore faith and trust in county governemnt, by being very honest with people and involving people."
Website: www.burkeforcommissioner.com
