Elected Experience: No information submitted

Other Professional Experience: Small business owner with 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry building a national sales force and working with managed health care, Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Defense.

Education: BS Degree, University of Memphis, Biology major, Chemistry minor. Executive MBA, University of Memphis, Business Administration.

Community Service: Active volunteer for Boy Scouts of America: Chair of Nominating Committee, Friends of Scouting Community Campaign Committee, Past Cub Scout Master, Past Program Director for Family Camp, Received District Award of Merit. American College of Allergy, Member of Anaphylaxis and Immunotherapy Committee, Ambassador for Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Statement: Tony Kiepe has owned and operated his own business and will bring his experience managing budgets and prioritizing services to the Spokane City Council.

It’s time for the City Council to set its priorities on Spokane’s infrastructure. The Council must create a sustainable budget and spend taxpayer money on paving streets and improvements. Economic development is a priority for Tony, who has been both an employee and a member of our area Chamber of Commerce. Tony will work to grow our economy to provide funding for law enforcement to combat the out of control property crime rates in our city.