SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Spokane County Commissioner Mary Brookes announced she would not seek re-election, a decision which leaves the ideological balance up for grabs in the next election.
Mary Brooks, whose previous name was Mary Kuney, is one of the three Republicans on the five-member Spokane County Board of Commissioners.
However, she occasionally received criticism for voting alongside Democrats from her fellow board Republicans, Al French and Josh Kerns.
Brooks served as Chair of the Board for five consecutive years, leading the Commissioners while also representing her home district, district 4.
Brooks did not specifically say why she would not seek re-election, but said her role on the Board was “the greatest honor of my career.”
“While I will miss this work, I am excited about new adventures ahead. I want to thank my family, my outstanding staff, fellow commissioners, county employees, and especially the residents of Spokane County for your support and partnership,” she said.
Brooks will continue serving as chair of the Board and representative for District 4 until her term ends on Dec. 31, 2026.
Of the other members of the Board of Commissioners, only Democrat Amber Waldorf is up for reelection.
