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SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Profiles
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Diana Wilhite, Mayor
(Position 1)
Contact Information:
Phone: (509) 688-0180
FAX: (509) 688-0194
Email:
dwilhite@spokanevalley.org
Mailing address:
11707 E. Sprague Avenue, Suite 106
Spokane Valley, WA 99206 |
Diana Wilhite received her B.A. in History from the University of
Maryland and has completed postgraduate studies in political science
from Sangamon State University. For over 23 years, she and her
husband have operated their business, Safeguard Business Systems,
providing business and financial forms as well as promotional
products for the small-business community. In November 2002, she
was elected as the City of Spokane Valley’s first Deputy Mayor. On
November 16, 2004, Wilhite was selected by her fellow Councilmembers
to serve as Mayor from November 26, 2004 through December 31, 2005.
In November 2005, she was re-elected to a four year term and was
again selected to serve as Mayor for 2006 through 2007. |
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Steve Taylor, Deputy Mayor
(Position 2)
Contact Information:
Phone: (509) 688-0180
FAX: (509) 688-0194
Email:
staylor@spokanevalley.org
Mailing address:
11707 E. Sprague Avenue, Suite 106
Spokane Valley, WA 99206 |
Steve Taylor earned a Masters Degree in Public Administration with
honors from Eastern Washington University in 2007, where he also
obtained a B.A. in finance and economics. In addition, he holds a
an Associate of Arts Degree from SFCC. Taylor served as a field
representative for Congressman George Nethercutt, and is currently
the Government Affairs Director for Spokane Home Builders
Association, an organization representing the home building
industry. He was a member of the original City Council, and in
November 2005, was re-elected to a two-year term. Taylor was
selected by fellow Councilmembers to serve as Deputy Mayor for 2006
through 2007. |
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Michael DeVleming
(Position 3)
Contact Information:
Phone: (509) 688-0180
FAX: (509) 688-0194
Email:
mdevleming@spokanevalley.org
Mailing address:
11707 E. Sprague Avenue, Suite 106
Spokane Valley, WA 99206 |
Michael DeVleming received his A.A.S. in Civil Engineering in 1988,
and has worked for Vera Water and Power since 1989 as the Customer
Service Director. He has been married to his wife Pennie since
1990. They have two children: Logan and Rachel. Since 1994,
DeVleming has owned and operated the Dev-Co Company, a company which
performs specialized residential and commercial construction
inspections. In November, 2002 DeVleming was elected as the City of
Spokane Valley’s first Mayor. His term as Mayor ended November 26,
2004. In November, 2005 DeVleming was re-elected to a two-year term
on the City Council. |
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Gary Schimmels
(Position 4)
Contact Information:
Phone: (509) 688-0180
FAX: (509) 688-0194
Email:
gschimmels@spokanevalley.org
Mailing address:
11707 E. Sprague Avenue, Suite 106
Spokane Valley, WA 99206 |
Since 1998, Gary Schimmels has owned and operated Affordable Lock
Express. Schimmels attended EWU prior to serving two years in the
Army, and was a construction industry employee/owner/operator from
1964 to 1994. He was a member of the original City Council and in
November 2005, was re-elected to a four-year term.
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Richard Munson
(Position 5)
Contact Information:
Phone: (509) 688-0180
FAX: (509) 688-0194
Email:
rmunson@spokanevalley.org
Mailing address:
11707 E. Sprague Avenue, Suite 106
Spokane Valley, WA 99206 |
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1966, Richard Munson received his B.A. in Political Science from San
Jose State, and in 1974 received an MS in Business Management from
the University of Arkansas. He was a member of the United States
Air Force from 1966 to 1993, and retired with the rank of LtColonel.
Munson retired in 2004 as a stockbroker after 27 years of
service. On November 16, 2004, he was selected to serve as Deputy
Mayor, with a term running November 26, 2004 through December 31,
2005. He was a member of the original City Council and in November
2005, was re-elected to a four year term. Munson also serves as the
2007/2008 President of the Association of Washington Cities Board of
Directors. |
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Bill Gothmann
(Position 6)
Contact Information:
Phone: (509) 688-0180
FAX: (509) 688-0194
Email:
bgothmann@spokanevalley.org
Mailing address:
11707 E. Sprague Avenue, Suite 106
Spokane Valley, WA 99206 |
Bill
Gothmann is a Professor Emeritus at Eastern Washington University
who previously taught courses in electronics, computer aided design,
digital, microprocessors, and aviation. He holds a Master of
Business Administration from Eastern Washington University, a Master
of Arts in Teaching from Whitworth College, and a Bachelor of
Science in Electrical Engineering from Gonzaga University. Gothmann
was formerly a member of the Spokane Valley Planning Commission.
When original Councilmember Mike Flanigan chose not to run in the
November 2005 election, Bill Gothmann ran and was elected to a
two-year term beginning January 1, 2006. |
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Dick Denenny
(Position 7)
Contact Information:
Phone: (509) 688-0180
FAX: (509) 688-0194
Email:
ddenenny@spokanevalley.org
Mailing address:
11707 E. Sprague Avenue, Suite 106
Spokane Valley, WA 99206 |
Dick
Denenny owns and operates Richard H. Denenny & Company, an employee
benefits insurance and consulting firm. Denenny attended the
University of San Francisco from 1966 to 1968, and the University of
California-Berkley from 1968 to 1970. He is past chair of the
Better Business Bureau and Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce. Denenny
was a member of the original City Council and in November
2005, was re-elected to a four-year term.
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11707 East Sprague
Avenue, Suite 106 Spokane Valley, Washington 99206
Main Number (509) 921-1000 Fax Number (509) 921-1008
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