Full Name:
Joseph 'Joe' A. Pakootas
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Cheryl; 4 Children
Birth Date:
07/29/1957
Birth Place:
Inchelium, WA
Home City:
Inchelium, WA
Religion:
Catholic
Attended, Eastern Washington University
MBA, Business Administration, University of Washington, 2004-2006
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Washington, District 5, 2016
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 5, 2014
Chair, Colville Indian Tribal Council, 2000-2005
Tribal Council Member, Colville Indian Tribes, 1987-2005
Board of Directors, Digital Learning Commons
Board of Directors, Spokane Native Development Authority
Chief Executive Officer, Spokane Tribe of Indians, 2016-present
Chief Executive Officer, Colville Tribal Federal Corporation, 2010-present
Owner/Manager, Inchelium Short Stop, 1985-present
Chief Executive Officer, Nez Perce Tribe, 2015-2016
Executive Director, Kalispel Tribe, Camus Path, 1987-2005
Volunteer Youth Coach
Awards:
Bradford Award, University of Washington, an award given annually to the top minority businessman in Washington.
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Enjoys biking, kayaking, and volunteering as a football, basketball, softball and track coach.
Number of Grandchildren:
6
Priority Issues:
Managing the federal budget, proper funding for the EPA, and adequate care for our nation's veterans.
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
Our current representative has proven herself to be bought-and-paid-for from the corporate Right-Wing interests. Eastern Washington needs new representation.