John Spring (Newport City Council Position 1, Washington, candidate 2025)

John Spring

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Newport City Council Position 1

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 4, 2025

Education

High school

Newport High School

Personal

Birthplace

Newport, Wash.

Religion

Christian: Catholic

Contact

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John Spring ran in a special election to the Newport City Council Position 1 in Washington. He was on the ballot in the special general election on November 4, 2025.^[source]

Spring completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

John Spring provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on June 14, 2025:

• Birth date: June 10, 2006
• Birth place: Newport, Washington
• High school: Newport High School
• Gender: Male
• Religion: Christian: Catholic
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: “Fresh Leadership. Real Solutions.”
• Campaign Facebook

Elections

General election

Special general election for Newport City Council Position 1

John Spring and Nathan Weathers ran in the special general election for Newport City Council Position 1 on November 4, 2025.

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John Spring completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Spring's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is John Spring, I am the current Pend Oreille County Planning Commissioner for District #2.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Revitalizing Our Roads and Infrastructure
• Fostering Job Growth & Economic Development
• Revitalizing Downtown Newport

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about Fostering Job Growth & Economic Development

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

What makes a City Council seat unique and important is that it’s the level of government closest to the people.

While state and federal governments handle broad policy, City Councils deal with the things that directly affect your daily life—your roads, water, parks, zoning, small business development, and the overall character of your town.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

One person from history that I really look up to is "Theodore Roosevelt". He became president at a young age, but what inspires me more is how he approached leadership before he was famous.

He was deeply involved in his local community, served in local government, and believed in what he called the “strenuous life”—the idea that we have a responsibility to work hard, face challenges head-on, and improve the world around us.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The mini-series/Documentary, "Theodore Roosevelt".

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

For me, the most important characteristics for an elected official are integrity, accountability, and approachability.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibility of a City Council member is to represent the people of Newport fairly and honestly. That means listening first, before making decisions.

It’s about making sure the basic functions of local government are handled well; keeping roads safe, making sure public spaces are cared for, supporting local businesses, and helping manage the city budget responsibly.

But it’s also about being proactive—not just reacting to problems, but helping set a vision for where Newport should be in five, ten, or twenty years.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

One responsibility that I think a lot of people don’t realize is how much the City Council influences long-term planning—not just budgeting for next year, but things like zoning, land use, and comprehensive planning that can shape Newport for decades.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

I think experience can help, but it’s not the only thing that matters. What really matters is having a genuine commitment to the community, a willingness to listen, and the ability to work well with others to get things done.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

I think the most important skills for a City Council member are communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?

The City Council is the place where big-picture decisions meet day-to-day life.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

People deserve to know how their tax money is being spent—not just broad categories, but specific projects and priorities.

I believe budgets should be easy to access and easy to understand, not buried in legal jargon. I’d support posting plain-language summaries of city budgets on the website or even sharing updates in local newsletters or at town meetings.

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