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 About Michael

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A Spokane Valley native and University High School graduate, Michael and his wife, Vina, are raising their two young kids in the Shiloh Hills neighborhood of northeast Spokane.

Michael is the most senior member of the Spokane City Council. First elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2023, he represents Council District 1, which includes northeast and downtown Spokane. His record is clear. He has consistently fought for fiscal discipline, government transparency, and accountability, even when it is not popular amongst other officials or the easy path forward.

A core part of Michael’s leadership is his respect for accessibility and the democratic process. He believes government should operate in the sunlight. He works to oppose proposals that would weaken checks and balances or limit public access to elected officials, meetings, or data and information. Families, individuals, and businesses all deserve strong representation and straight answers from their government.

Michael brings a forward-looking, practical approach to problem solving. He is willing to rethink what is not working and advocate for smarter, long-term solutions. His professional and civic experience has shaped him into a results-driven leader who values measurable outcomes. He believes government must set clear priorities and be a responsible steward of public funds, using tax dollars wisely and efficiently to honor the trust of the people he serves.

The Auditor’s office demands credibility, a commitment to open government, and the kind of oversight that earns the public’s trust. Michael brings that, along with a real passion for civic responsibility. His campaign for Spokane County Auditor is a natural next step in his work to strengthen trust through transparency, careful stewardship of public resources, and steady, competent leadership.

 About Michael

Michael brings a clear, forward-looking approach and is willing to rethink what isn’t working in favor of smarter, long-term solutions. His diverse professional and civic experience has shaped him into a pragmatic, results-driven leader who values practical problem-solving with measurable outcomes. He believes the government must set clear priorities and be a responsible steward of public funds, ensuring tax dollars are used wisely and efficiently to honor the trust of his constituents.

A core component of Michael's leadership is a deep respect for government accessibility and the democratic process. He champions a government that operates in the sunlight and opposes proposals that would limit public access or blur the lines of constitutional separation of powers. He believes that families, individuals, and businesses all deserve strong representation and transparency from their government.

First elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2023, Michael is the most senior member of the Spokane City Council, representing District 1, which includes Northeast and Downtown Spokane. Michael's track record and steadfast commitment to fiscal discipline, government transparency, and accountability couldn't be more clear.

As Auditor, Michael will bring that same spirit to our community's young people, serving as an ambassador to make voting a joyful habit and encouraging informed decision-making. The Auditor’s office demands a leader with experience, credibility, a passion for open, transparent government, and a strong commitment to fiscal oversight. Michael brings all of that. His bid to become Spokane County Auditor is a natural next step in a career defined by transparency, fiscal discipline, and community trust. The strongest validation comes from current Auditor Vicky Dalton, who, in a bipartisan gesture of support, told the Spokesman Review that Michael is “more than capable of managing that office and providing that leadership.”

A Spokane Valley native and University High School graduate, Michael and his wife, Vina, are raising their two young kids in the Shiloh Hills neighborhood of northeast Spokane.

Michael Cathcart’s journey to public service is deeply rooted in his commitment to the community. A Spokane Valley native and University High School graduate, he and his wife, Vina, are raising their young son in the Shiloh Hills neighborhood of Northeast Spokane and excited to welcome their second child later this year.

About Michael

Michael brings a clear, forward-looking approach and is willing to rethink what isn’t working in favor of smarter, long-term solutions. His diverse professional and civic experience has shaped him into a pragmatic, results-driven leader who values practical problem-solving with measurable outcomes. He believes the government must set clear priorities and be a responsible steward of public funds, ensuring tax dollars are used wisely and efficiently to honor the trust of his constituents.

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Michael is the most senior member of the Spokane City Council. First elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2023, he represents Council District 1, which includes northeast and downtown Spokane. His record is clear. He has consistently fought for fiscal discipline, government transparency, and accountability, even when it is not popular amongst other officials or the easy path forward.

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A core part of Michael’s leadership is his respect for accessibility and the democratic process. He believes government should operate in the sunlight. He works to oppose proposals that would weaken checks and balances or limit public access to elected officials, meetings, or data and information. Families, individuals, and businesses all deserve strong representation and straight answers from their government.

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Michael brings a forward-looking, practical approach to problem solving. He is willing to rethink what is not working and advocate for smarter, long-term solutions. His professional and civic experience has shaped him into a results-driven leader who values measurable outcomes. He believes government must set clear priorities and be a responsible steward of public funds, using tax dollars wisely and efficiently to honor the trust of the people he serves.

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​The Auditor’s office demands credibility, a commitment to open government, and the kind of oversight that earns the public’s trust. Michael brings that, along with a real passion for civic responsibility. His campaign for Spokane County Auditor is a natural next step in his work to strengthen trust through transparency, careful stewardship of public resources, and steady, competent leadership.

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Community

  • Board Member, Community Oriented Policing Services (C.O.P.S.)

    • Member since 2024

  • Board Member, Northeast Youth Center

    • Member since 2025

  • Board Member, Downtown Spokane Partnership

    • Member since 2023

  • Volunteer, Spokane's Lunar New Year Festival (2022/2023)

  • Chair/Vice-Chair/Community Assembly Rep, Emerson Garfield Neighborhood Council (2010 - 2012)

City Council

  • City Council President Pro Tem (2023)

  • Chair, Finance & Administration Committee (2024)

  • Chair, Public Safety & Community Health Committee (2023)

  • Vice-Chair, Finance & Administration Committee (2023, 2025)​​​

  • Vice-Chair, Public Safety & Community Health Committee (2022, 2024, 2026)

  • Council Operations and Budget Workgroup (2023 - Present)

  • Park Board Liaison (2021)

  • Spokane Employee Retirement System Board (2021)

  • Chair, Fire Pension Board (2020-2024)

  • Member, Police Pension Boards (2020 - 2024)

  • Plan Director Interview Committee (2021/2022)

  • Police Chief Hiring Committee (2024)

  • Office of Neighborhood Services Director  Interview Committee (2025)

Highlights

  • Washington State Senate, Legislative Aide (2011-2012)

  • Spokane Home Builders Association, Government Affairs Director (2012 - 2016)

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  • Montana State University, B.A. (2007 Grad.)

  • University High School  (2003 Grad.)

  • ​Better Spokane, Executive Director​ (2017 - 2021)

  • Spokane Councilmember​

    • Term 1: 1/1/2020 - 12/31/2023; Boundaries included Northeast Spokane and East Central​

    • Term 2: 1/1/2024 - Present; Boundaries are Northeast & Downtown Spokane

Regional

  • Chair, Northeast Public Development Authority (NEPDA)

    • Chair, Jan 2022 - Present

    • Vice Chair, Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

    • Member since 2020

  • Chair, Growth Management Steering Committee 

    • Chair, June 2025 - Present;

    • Vice-Chair, June 2024 - June 2025

    • Member since 2023

  • Member, Spokane Transit Board (STA) 

    • Member since 2025

  • Chair, Regional Health District Board 

    • Vice-Chair, Aug 2025 - Dec 2025

    • Vice-Chair, Dec 2024 - June 2025*

    • Cities & Towns Representative Jan 2023 - Present (except for June/25 - Aug/25)*

  • Member, BROADLINC Public Development  Board 

    • Member since 2023

* Brief departure due to logistics of State Law change

Community

  • Board Member, Community Oriented Policing Services (C.O.P.S.)

    • Member since 2024

  • Board Member, Northeast Youth Center

    • Member since 2025

  • Board Member, Downtown Spokane Partnership

    • Member since 2023

  • Volunteer, Spokane's Lunar New Year Festival (2022/2023)

  • Chair/Vice-Chair/Community Assembly Rep, Emerson Garfield Neighborhood Council (2010 - 2012)

City Council

  • City Council President Pro Tem (2023)

  • Chair, Finance & Administration Committee (2024)

  • Chair, Public Safety & Community Health Committee (2023)

  • Vice-Chair, Finance & Administration Committee (2023, 2025)​​​

  • Vice-Chair, Public Safety & Community Health Committee (2022, 2024, 2026)

  • Council Operations and Budget Workgroup (2023 - Present)

  • Park Board Liaison (2021)

  • Spokane Employee Retirement System Board (2021)

  • Chair, Fire Pension Board (2020-2024)

  • Member, Police Pension Boards (2020 - 2024)

  • Plan Director Interview Committee (2021/2022)

  • Police Chief Hiring Committee (2024)

  • Office of Neighborhood Services Director  Interview Committee (2025)

Highlights

  • ​Better Spokane, Executive Director​ (2017 - 2021)

  • Spokane Councilmember​

    • Term 1: 1/1/2020 - 12/31/2023; Boundaries included Northeast Spokane and East Central​

    • Term 2: 1/1/2024 - Present; Boundaries are Northeast & Downtown Spokane

  • Washington State Senate, Legislative Aide (2011-2012)

  • Spokane Home Builders Association, Government Affairs Director (2012 - 2016)

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  • Montana State University, B.A. (2007 Grad.)

  • University High School  (2003 Grad.)

Regional

  • Chair, Regional Health District Board 

    • Vice-Chair, Aug 2025 - Dec 2025

    • Vice-Chair, Dec 2024 - June 2025*

    • Cities & Towns Representative Jan 2023 - Present (except for June/25 - Aug/25)*

  • Member, BROADLINC Public Development  Board 

    • Member since 2023

  • Chair, Northeast Public Development Authority (NEPDA)

    • Chair, Jan 2022 - Present

    • Vice Chair, Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

    • Member since 2020

  • Chair, Growth Management Steering Committee 

    • Chair, June 2025 - Present;

    • Vice-Chair, June 2024 - June 2025

    • Member since 2023

  • Member, Spokane Transit Board (STA) 

    • Member since 2025

* Brief departure due to logistics of State Law change

Community

  • Board Member, Community Oriented Policing Services (C.O.P.S.)

    • Member since 2024

  • Board Member, Northeast Youth Center

    • Member since 2025

  • Board Member, Downtown Spokane Partnership

    • Member since 2023

  • Volunteer, Spokane's Lunar New Year Festival (2022/2023)

  • Chair/Vice-Chair/Community Assembly Rep, Emerson Garfield Neighborhood Council (2010 - 2012)

City Council

  • City Council President Pro Tem (2023)

  • Chair, Finance & Administration Committee (2024)

  • Chair, Public Safety & Community Health Committee (2023)

  • Vice-Chair, Finance & Administration Committee (2023, 2025)​​​

  • Vice-Chair, Public Safety & Community Health Committee (2022, 2024, 2026)

  • Council Operations and Budget Workgroup (2023 - Present)

  • Park Board Liaison (2021)

  • Spokane Employee Retirement System Board (2021)

  • Chair, Fire Pension Board (2020-2024)

  • Member, Police Pension Boards (2020 - 2024)

  • Plan Director Interview Committee (2021/2022)

  • Police Chief Hiring Committee (2024)

  • Office of Neighborhood Services Director  Interview Committee (2025)

Highlights

  • Washington State Senate, Legislative Aide (2011-2012)

  • Spokane Home Builders Association, Government Affairs Director (2012 - 2016)

​

  • Montana State University, B.A. (2007 Grad.)

  • University High School  (2003 Grad.)

  • ​Better Spokane, Executive Director​ (2017 - 2021)

  • Spokane Councilmember​

    • Term 1: 1/1/2020 - 12/31/2023; Boundaries included Northeast Spokane and East Central​

    • Term 2: 1/1/2024 - Present; Boundaries are Northeast & Downtown Spokane

Regional

  • Chair, Northeast Public Development Authority (NEPDA)

    • Chair, Jan 2022 - Present

    • Vice Chair, Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

    • Member since 2020

  • Chair, Growth Management Steering Committee 

    • Chair, June 2025 - Present;

    • Vice-Chair, June 2024 - June 2025

    • Member since 2023

  • Member, Spokane Transit Board (STA) 

    • Member since 2025

  • Chair, Regional Health District Board 

    • Vice-Chair, Aug 2025 - Dec 2025

    • Vice-Chair, Dec 2024 - June 2025*

    • Cities & Towns Representative Jan 2023 - Present (except for June/25 - Aug/25)*

  • Member, BROADLINC Public Development  Board 

    • Member since 2023

* Brief departure due to logistics of State Law change

Michael’s wife, Vina, is equally committed to

strengthening our community. In 2020, as

anti-Asian sentiment rose sharply during the

COVID-19 lockdowns and mitigations, she

co-founded Spokane United We Stand to

confront discrimination through a celebration

of arts and culture, which amplifies Asian

American voices and shares the history, contributions, and experiences of Asian Americans with the broader community. Thanks in part to Vina’s leadership, Spokane’s Lunar New Year festival returned in 2021 for the first time in nearly 90 years. What began as a historic revival has since grown into one of the city’s most vibrant annual events—celebrating culture, honoring history, engaging the community, and inspiring future generations.

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Vina Cathcart

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Community

  • Board Member, Community Oriented Policing Services (C.O.P.S.)

    • Member since 2024

  • Board Member, Northeast Youth Center

    • Member since 2025

  • Board Member, Downtown Spokane Partnership

    • Member since 2023

  • Volunteer, Spokane's Lunar New Year Festival (2022/2023)

  • Chair/Vice-Chair/Community Assembly Rep, Emerson Garfield Neighborhood Council (2010 - 2012)

City Council

  • City Council President Pro Tem (2023)

  • Chair, Finance & Administration Committee (2024)

  • Chair, Public Safety & Community Health Committee (2023)

  • Vice-Chair, Finance & Administration Committee (2023, 2025)​​​

  • Vice-Chair, Public Safety & Community Health Committee (2022, 2024)

  • Council Operations and Budget Workgroup (2023 - Present)

  • Park Board Liaison (2021)

  • Spokane Employee Retirement System Board (2021)

  • Chair, Fire Pension Board (2020-2024)

  • Member, Police Pension Boards (2020 - 2024)

  • Plan Director Interview Committee (2021/2022)

  • Police Chief Hiring Committee (2024)

  • Office of Neighborhood Services Director  Interview Committee (2025)

Highlights

  • Washington State Senate, Legislative Aide (2011-2012)

  • Spokane Home Builders Association, Government Affairs Director (2012 - 2016)

​

  • Montana State University, B.A. (2007 Grad.)

  • University High School  (2003 Grad.)

  • ​Better Spokane, Executive Director​ (2017 - 2021)

  • City of Spokane Councilmember​

  • Term 1: 1/1/2020 - 12/31/2023; Boundaries included Northeast Spokane and East Central​

  • Term 2: 1/1/2024 - Present; Boundaries include Northeast and Downtown Spokane

Regional

  • Chair, Northeast Public Development Authority (NEPDA)

    • Chair, Jan 2022 - Present

    • Vice Chair, Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

    • Member since 2020

  • Chair, Growth Management Steering Committee of Elected Officials 

    • Chair, June 2025 - Present;

    • Vice-Chair, June 2024 - June 2025

    • Member since 2023

  • Member, Spokane Transit Authority Board (STA) 

    • Member since 2025

  • Vice Chair, Spokane Regional Health District Board of Directors

    • Vice-Chair, Aug 2025 - Present

    • Vice-Chair, Dec 2024 - June 2025*

    • Cities & Towns Representative Jan 2023 - Present (except for June/25 - Aug/25)*

  • Member, BROADLINC Public Development Authority Governing Board 

    • Member since 2023

* Brief departure due to logistics of State Law change

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About Michael

 

A Spokane Valley native and University High School graduate, Michael and his wife, Vina, are raising their two young kids in the Shiloh Hills neighborhood of northeast Spokane.

​

Michael is the most senior member of the Spokane City Council. First elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2023, he represents Council District 1, which includes northeast and downtown Spokane. His record is clear. He has consistently fought for fiscal discipline, government transparency, and accountability, even when it is not popular amongst other officials or the easy path forward.

​

A core part of Michael’s leadership is his respect for accessibility and the democratic process. He believes government should operate in the sunlight. He works to oppose proposals that would weaken checks and balances or limit public access to elected officials, meetings, or data and information. Families, individuals, and businesses all deserve strong representation and straight answers from their government.

​

Michael brings a forward-looking, practical approach to problem solving. He is willing to rethink what is not working and advocate for smarter, long-term solutions. His professional and civic experience has shaped him into a results-driven leader who values measurable outcomes. He believes government must set clear priorities and be a responsible steward of public funds, using tax dollars wisely and efficiently to honor the trust of the people he serves.

​

The Auditor’s office demands credibility, a commitment to open government, and the kind of oversight that earns the public’s trust. Michael brings that, along with a real passion for civic responsibility. His campaign for Spokane County Auditor is a natural next step in his work to strengthen trust through transparency, careful stewardship of public resources, and steady, competent leadership.

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