State Representative, District 4, Position 22-year term
Matt Shea
(Prefers Republican Party)
Elected Experience: Matt Shea is currently serving as 4th District State Representative.
Other Professional Experience: Army combat veteran with tours in both Bosnia and Iraq. Currently practices at M. Casey Law in Spokane, Washington.
Education: Prior to graduating “Cum Laude” from Gonzaga Law School, Matt earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from Gonzaga University, while simultaneously completing the R.O.T.C. program as a Distinguished Military Graduate.
Community Service: Matt is an allied attorney with the Alliance Defense Fund, Vice Chairman for the Eastern Washington Army Advisory Board, a lifetime member of the VFW, member of the American Legion.
Statement: Returning home after serving a combat tour in Iraq, I was amazed at how much state government had grown, and how much taxes had risen. People are literally being taxed out of the American Dream. This must stop. My motto is: Less Tax, Less Government, More Freedom. For me to support legislation, it must pass three tests: First, is it constitutional? Second, can government achieve it more efficiently than the private sector? Finally, is it revenue neutral? I will always support legislation that promotes job growth and protects our constitutional rights. I humbly ask for your vote.
Contact: (509) 869-9647; ;
Josh Arritola
(Prefers Republican Party)
Elected Experience: Josh is running for his first elected office.
Other Professional Experience: Josh is the founder and CEO of Haploos Inc. which has created 46 jobs since 2008. He previously served as a maintenance officer on fighter aircraft in the US Air Force.
Education: Josh earned his BA from the University of Washington where he was also in the ROTC program.
Community Service: Josh is a supporter of Antioch Adoptions, a nonprofit dedicated to placing homeless children in loving homes. He also supports church ministries in Ethiopia, and is a member of Greater Spokane Incorporated and the Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Statement: Josh Arritola is a business leader in the Spokane community. Josh’s priorities are job creation, completion of the North Spokane Corridor, and reforming adoptions and foster care. He will work to bring business efficiencies to state agencies. As a business owner Josh knows how to balance a budget, create a business friendly environment, and achieve results.
Josh Arritola says, “I believe the best way to lift our community is to lift up the businesses in our community. If we lift up businesses, we lift up our economy, which allows us to lift up our community in meaningful ways.”
Contact: (509) 998-5047; ;