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Spokane County Commissioner · District 4
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Suzanne SchmidtWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Suzanne Schmidt

Candidate for Spokane County Commissioner, District 4

Prefers Republican Party

Background

Occupation
State Representative, 4th Legislative District
Campaign website
vote4suzanne.com

Republican state representative for the 4th Legislative District since 2023 and ranking member of the House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee. Former president and CEO of Associated Builders and Contractors (Inland Pacific Chapter) and a former U.S. Army Corps of Engineers administrator at Libby Dam.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Pledges to keep county taxes and fees in check

    Priorities

    Campaign website · Suzanne Schmidt for County Commissioner · vote4suzanne.com

    “Suzanne will focus on responsible budgeting at the county level, working to keep taxes and fees in check while eliminating wasteful or unnecessary spending.”
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Public safety

  • Supports equipping deputies and targeting repeat offenders

    Priorities

    Campaign website · Suzanne Schmidt for County Commissioner · vote4suzanne.com

    “Suzanne will prioritize public safety by supporting law enforcement, ensuring deputies have the tools and resources they need, and backing policies that hold offenders accountable.”
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Housing

  • Supports increasing housing availability to lower living costs

    Priorities

    Campaign website · Suzanne Schmidt for County Commissioner · vote4suzanne.com

    “She will advocate for policies that reduce the cost of living, increase housing availability”
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Economy & jobs

  • Proposes streamlining county permitting for small businesses

    Priorities

    Campaign website · Suzanne Schmidt for County Commissioner · vote4suzanne.com

    “She will work to cut through bureaucratic red tape, streamline permitting processes, and create a more business-friendly environment that encourages growth and job creation.”
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  • Supports expanding apprenticeships and career training

    Priorities

    Campaign website · Suzanne Schmidt for County Commissioner · vote4suzanne.com

    “Suzanne will also support workforce development by partnering with local schools, community colleges, and trade programs to expand apprenticeships and career training opportunities.”
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Environment & parks

  • Opposes data centers that threaten water or raise utility rates

    Vote 4 Suzanne (home page statement on data centers)

    Campaign website · Suzanne Schmidt for County Commissioner · vote4suzanne.com

    “If a project threatens our water supply, increases utility rates for families and small businesses, strains our energy grid”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledges greater oversight of county spending

    Priorities

    Campaign website · Suzanne Schmidt for County Commissioner · vote4suzanne.com

    “She will push for greater oversight of county spending, ensure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly, and demand results from county programs and services.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Suzanne Schmidt on them.

  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
  • Courts & justiceNo documented position found.

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