Personal Endrosements

 About Me:  I've lived in Eastern Washington since 2010, when I moved here from Idaho to attend Whitworth University. I've worked in Liberty Lake for the last 13 years, first at a grocery store and for the last several years at the public library.

Issues I am passionate about:  Public School and Library Funding, Renewable Energy, Protecting our Ecosystem, Affordable Housing, Public Transportation

Why Kris Pockell: Kristopher Pockell has the ability to think creatively about problems and work with others to implement solutions. His integrity and empathy guide his choices, and as an independent candidate, I believe he is able to consider multiple viewpoints and work toward the best outcomes for all Washingtonians. 

 About Me:   I’ve lived here most of my life, moved to Spokane when I was 8 and been here ever since. I’m a video game developer working with companies like Niantic (Pokémon GO) and Meta. Married with 2 wonderful kids!

Issues I am passionate about:   Violence in schools

Why Kris Pockell:  I think Kris has a great moral compass, is very intelligent, and truly cares about people and doing what’s right. 

 About Me:  I’ve lived in Eastern Washington since 2019 with my wife and two kids. I grew up in Post Falls, and graduated from PFHS 2007, NIC 2013, and EWU 2015. I have been working as a Software Engineer since 2011 as an intern and in 2015 full-time.

Issues I am passionate about:    Inflation/rising food costs

Why Kris Pockell:   Kris is very knowledgeable and a life long learner with excellent critical thinking skills. He is capable of seeing diverse viewpoints and reasoning among them to come to a meaningful conclusion. I will be voting for Kris because I believe he has the communities best interests at heart.

 About Me:    The Spokane area is my lifetime home, besides my 7 years in the military. I own property in both the Spokane Valley and Mead area, where I currently live. I am a high school teacher of 26 years, where I met Kris Pockell. My wife and I have owned the Brambleberry Cottage and Tea Shoppe for almost 30 years in our community. I have also coached high school sports from L.A. to Seattle and here in Spokane for over 35 years. I take great pride in my community, which is why I have also spent the past 20-plus years serving with local and global nonprofits. I am currently the President of Veterans Community Response. 

Issues I am passionate about:    Crime and homelessness

Why Kris Pockell:   Kris has always been a young man and a man of higher understanding. He cares about the folks around him as well as the community he calls home. He is an entrepreneur. Business is a passion. Being that I have known him since a teenager, I can speak about his loyalty.

 About Me:    A lifelong Eastern Washington resident, I was born in Spokane, graduated from University High in 1989, and earned a Fisheries Biology degree from Central Washington University in 1995. After working in fisheries until 2000, I returned to Spokane to raise my family and transitioned into manufacturing, running a machine shop for over 12 years. Nine years ago, I became a service engineer. I've been married for 25 years and have three wonderful daughters.

Issues I am passionate about:     Education, Boosting the Local Economy and Attracting Businesses, Homelessness, Public Safety

Why Kris Pockell:    When I met Kris, he was unsure of his path. I gave him an opportunity, and he became a skilled machinist and programmer. He later pursued college, became a software engineer, and built a successful career. Kris is driven and determined—qualities that will make him a strong advocate for his community.