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Welcome to the Fuse Progressive Voters Guide to the 2025 Primary election! Since 2008, we've compiled information about candidates and ballot measures that allows you to make informed decisions about the races on your ballot, based on your values. You can learn about our partners and decision-making process here. We will continue to add additional recommendations until voting begins on July 16.
City of Spokane, District #3
Depending on where you live, you may have the below city races on your ballot.
Zack Zappone is running for re-election for Spokane City Council, District 3, Position 2. Zappone is a local high school English teacher and has served on the Spokane City Council since 2021. According to The Spokesman-Review, Zappone is also the first openly queer leader elected to the council, advocating for progressive causes such as increased housing density, eliminating Spokane transit fares, and reducing barriers for community events.
Zappone is running on a progressive campaign, saying "everyone deserves a fair shot." During his first term, Zappone championed many progressive solutions such as approving renter protections, making streets more walker and biker-friendly, and investing in affordable housing units. In his current campaign, Zappone aims to continue making Spokane a safer and more affordable place to live.
Zappone is by far the best choice in this race for Spokane City Council, District 3, Position 2.
Last updated: 2025-07-16
Zack Zappone is running for re-election for Spokane City Council, District 3, Position 2. Zappone is a local high school English teacher and has served on the Spokane City Council since 2021. According to The Spokesman-Review, Zappone is also the first openly queer leader elected to the council, advocating for progressive causes such as increased housing density, eliminating Spokane transit fares, and reducing barriers for community events.
Zappone is running on a progressive campaign, saying "everyone deserves a fair shot." During his first term, Zappone championed many progressive solutions such as approving renter protections, making streets more walker and biker-friendly, and investing in affordable housing units. In his current campaign, Zappone aims to continue making Spokane a safer and more affordable place to live.
Zappone is by far the best choice in this race for Spokane City Council, District 3, Position 2.
Last updated: 2025-07-16
Endorsed By: SEIU Local 925, Washington Bikes, Housing Action Fund, SEIU 775, Washington Conservation Action, Fuse, Spokane Regional Labor Council
Zack Zappone is running for re-election for Spokane City Council, District 3, Position 2. Zappone is a local high school English teacher and has served on the Spokane City Council since 2021. According to The Spokesman-Review, Zappone is also the first openly queer leader elected to the council, advocating for progressive causes such as increased housing density, eliminating Spokane transit fares, and reducing barriers for community events.
Zappone is running on a progressive campaign, saying "everyone deserves a fair shot." During his first term, Zappone championed many progressive solutions such as approving renter protections, making streets more walker and biker-friendly, and investing in affordable housing units. In his current campaign, Zappone aims to continue making Spokane a safer and more affordable place to live.
Zappone is by far the best choice in this race for Spokane City Council, District 3, Position 2.
Last updated: 2025-07-16
Endorsed By: SEIU Local 925
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Washington Bikes
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Housing Action Fund
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SEIU 775
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Washington Conservation Action
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Fuse
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Spokane Regional Labor Council
Other Candidates
Two conservatives are challenging Zack Zappone for Spokane City Council, District 3, Position 2. Christopher Savage and Cody Arguelles
Savage is running a conservative campaign based on fear-mongering about rising crime and homelessness. He is a proponent of passing and enforcing "sit and lie" ordinances that essentially criminalize homelessness, rather than seeking solutions that address the root of the issue. In a similar vein, he blames youth criminal activity and reckless speeding on insufficient policing in Spokane instead of proposing youth programming and road safety measures. His campaign Twitter account follows several conservative accounts, including Brian Heywood's Let's Go Washington organization.
Cody Arguelles owns a cigar lounge in downtown Spokane and is an architecture student at Washington State University. He is also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Arguelles is running a conservative campaign and has been endorsed by several prominent conservative figures, including anti-trans council member Jonathan Bingle. His campaign focuses on homelessness, public safety, and bringing business to Spokane. His campaign rhetoric suggests that unhoused people are a threat to public safety and that the solution to homelessness is hiring more police officers.
Zappone is the clear choice for Spokane City Council, District 3, Position 2.
Last updated: 2025-07-18
Two conservatives are challenging Zack Zappone for Spokane City Council, District 3, Position 2. Christopher Savage and Cody Arguelles
Savage is running a conservative campaign based on fear-mongering about rising crime and homelessness. He is a proponent of passing and enforcing "sit and lie" ordinances that essentially criminalize homelessness, rather than seeking solutions that address the root of the issue. In a similar vein, he blames youth criminal activity and reckless speeding on insufficient policing in Spokane instead of proposing youth programming and road safety measures. His campaign Twitter account follows several conservative accounts, including Brian Heywood's Let's Go Washington organization.
Cody Arguelles owns a cigar lounge in downtown Spokane and is an architecture student at Washington State University. He is also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Arguelles is running a conservative campaign and has been endorsed by several prominent conservative figures, including anti-trans council member Jonathan Bingle. His campaign focuses on homelessness, public safety, and bringing business to Spokane. His campaign rhetoric suggests that unhoused people are a threat to public safety and that the solution to homelessness is hiring more police officers.
Zappone is the clear choice for Spokane City Council, District 3, Position 2.
Last updated: 2025-07-18