Douglas Dobbins
Party: Democrat
Age: 38
Personal: Born and raised in Spokane. Married for 13 years to Laura Dobbins, a consultant.
Education: Attended Spokane Public Schools and graduated from North Central High School. Attended Gonzaga University for 2 1/2 years.
Professional: Stock photographer. Previously worked as a program manager for the Microsoft Company.
Political: Democratic Party's vice chairman of the 6th legislative district.
Key issues: Lifelong educational opportunities including job training for people out of work; "health care access for all of our citizens, especially children and seniors"; creating a healthy environment for small business growth
Quote: "No one has a monopoly on good ideas. You have to listen to everyone … I’m an energetic person who's excited to hear about people’s issues and going out there and doing the right thing."
Key influence: his grandmother, Jessie Dobbins
Favorite book: "Walden" by Thoreau and "I, Robot"
First priority if elected: To work on getting legislators to listen to the people of Spokane and to work with all legislators, regardless of political affiliation, in order to promote the state's best interests
Website: dobbins4house.com
Email: Douglas@dobbins4house.com
