As many of you know election season is here again! By now most of you have received your primary ballots in the mail. Before voting ABC encourages its members to learn more about the candidates. With local council positions, judgeships and special state elections up this year, ABC cannot stress enough the importance of voting. Make sure to turn in your ballot by August 1st and please remind friends and family as well.

ABC has endorsed the following candidates in this year’s election. Please feel free to call (509) 534-0826 with any questions or for more information about any of these candidates.

Spokane City Council:
District 2:
Andy Dunau: “Together, we can build an environment that welcomes business, assures public safety, and protects our natural wonders without new taxes.”

Tony Kiepe: "Less government regulation means small businesses can operate on their terms not the City Council’s. City Council needs to stop adding burdensome regulations that harm the economic growth of Spokane."

District 3:
Matthew Howes: "I believe in helping the small businesses grow to generate tax revenue and increase jobs. When in office I want to work on controlling our spending, stop tax increases and get our local government out of controlling how businesses operate their business."

Brian Burrow: "An innovator, an entrepreneur, and a community leader dedicated to finding workable solutions for Spokane. He is running for City Council because he believes that common sense principles are necessary in governing our beloved city."

State Senate:
Jinyoung Lee Englund: ​"Protecting Washingtonians from a new state income tax, fully funding education, reducing traffic congestion, and grounding skyrocketing car tabs. Together, we can, and will, accomplish far more for our community than if we remain divided."