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Rebecca Long (Cheney City Council Position 4, Washington, candidate 2025)
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Rebecca Long is running for election to the Cheney City Council Position 4 in Washington. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.[source] She was on the ballot in the primary on August 5, 2025.[source]
Long completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Rebecca Long provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on July 5, 2025:
- High school: Home Schooled
- Associate: Spokane Community College, 2002
- Bachelor's: Eastern Washington University, 2006
- Graduate: Eastern Washington University, 2013
- Gender: Female
- Religion: Spiritual
- Profession: Software Engineer
- Incumbent officeholder: No
- Campaign slogan: Engaged Leadership. Empowering Community.
- Campaign website
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Elections
General election
General election for Cheney City Council Position 4
Rebecca Long and Timothy Steiner are running in the general election for Cheney City Council Position 4 on November 4, 2025.
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Cheney City Council Position 4
Rebecca Long, Shawn Ricketson, and Timothy Steiner ran in the primary for Cheney City Council Position 4 on August 5, 2025.
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Election results
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Rebecca Long completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Long's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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As a future Cheney City Councilmember, Rebecca will prioritize revitalizing downtown, modernizing infrastructure and zoning, expanding family housing options, and strengthening the partnership between the City and EWU. She believes in collaborative, transparent leadership that values diverse voices, fresh ideas, and community-driven solutions.
A founding member of Cheney Cohousing and the creator of Cheney, Coffee, & Civics—a newsletter that helps residents stay informed and engaged—Rebecca is passionate about community, civic engagement, and making local government more accessible. Drawing from her experience leading global software teams and serving on regional education and tech advisory boards, she brings a forward-thinking, inclusive perspective to city leadership. Rebecca is ready to help shape a vibrant, connected, and future-ready Cheney.- I’m committed to transparency, accessibility, and visibility in Cheney’s local government. I’ll advocate for a strong digital presence to keep residents informed, ensure public meetings are clearly communicated, and make city decisions and outcomes easy to access. I support regular town halls and listening sessions to keep elected officials connected to the people. I’ll push for public oversight of FLOCK camera data and make sure Cheney residents are aware of Council participation in regional boards and the decisions that impact us.
- I’m focused on building trust and strengthening relationships across Cheney. That means meeting residents where they are, valuing every voice—students, longtime locals, and newcomers alike. I’ll work to fill all City committee seats through open recruitment, improve collaboration between Council and committees, and ensure diverse representation. I’ll also deepen partnerships with EWU, local businesses, and community groups, while supporting efforts to revitalize downtown, improve walkability, and better connect the University to the heart of our city.
- I'm committed to equity, sustainability, and improving quality of life in Cheney. I’ll prioritize water infrastructure improvements—like pressure, quality, and PFAS mitigation—and advocate for affordable housing to prevent displacement. City planning must center residents of all income levels, and we must explore child care solutions to support working families. I’m also dedicated to building long-term partnerships that bring lasting resources and opportunities to our community.
At the heart of public service is a commitment to putting the community first. That means being accessible and responsive to the people you serve, and centering public interest in every conversation, policy, and vote. It requires collaboration, transparency, and a willingness to be held accountable. No one elected official has all the answers—but they must be committed to engaging with residents, building trust, and working toward shared goals with care and consistency. Above all, an elected official should be a steward of the public good—someone the community can count on to show up, listen, and act with fairness and purpose.
A councilmember must also serve as a connector—between city departments, community members, businesses, and regional partners—to help build trust, foster collaboration, and strengthen Cheney’s future. That means not only showing up to meetings, but being visible and engaged in the community: attending events, holding listening sessions, and making space for all voices, especially those historically left out of civic conversations.
She’s bold and fearless in defense of her community, yet still grounded in her humanity. That balance—between fierce advocacy and genuine connection—is what I believe effective leadership is all about. Like Wonder Woman, I believe in using my strengths to serve others, to bring people together, and to work for a more just, inclusive, and resilient world.
As a City Councilmember, I believe it’s critical not only to make financial information publicly accessible, but to present it in ways that are clear, understandable, and inclusive. Budgets shouldn’t be hidden behind confusing spreadsheets—they should be tools for dialogue and shared decision-making. That’s especially true when it comes to big, long-term investments like infrastructure improvements or repairing a beloved but broken-down community pool. Residents should be informed early and given a seat at the table to weigh the options, understand trade-offs, and help shape the path forward.
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Other survey responses
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See also
2025 Elections
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Footnotes
