Parker announces retirement from the state Legislature

Saying he needs to spend more time with family, 6th District Rep. Kevin Parker (R-Spokane) announced in a May 3 news release that he would not seek reelection to the state House of Representatives.

Parker, who is serving his fourth term as a state representative, said he wanted to honor his kids' request that he be around more.

"Serving the citizens of Spokane and the 6th District has truly been one of the highest honors of my life," Parker said. "But I've always said that what I do cannot trump my role. And what I do as an elected official needs to take a back seat to my role as a father and...

 

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