The seven finalists

Brian Newberry is the executive director of Leadership Spokane, an organization that helps train and support community leaders.

Brad Stark is a financial adviser at U.S. Bancorp Investments Inc., according to his LinkedIn profile. Stark is a former Spokane City Council member.

Brooke Foley is the assistant public defender with the Spokane County Public Defender. She graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2010, according to her LinkedIn profile.

Elise Raimi is the co-founder, producer and director of Listen to Your Mother Spokane and the treasurer of the Parent-Teacher Organization for Hutton Elementary. Listen to Your Mother Spokane produces videos and other performances highlighting the challenges and joys of motherhood.

Kathryn Alexander ran for the northeast Spokane City Council seat in July but did not advance past the primary race. She is the chairwoman of the Bemiss Neighborhood Council and a small-business owner.

Kelly Fukai is the vice chair of the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce and works at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc.

Touathe Vue works for the Washington Department of Social and Health Services and manages group homes providing services for children, according to his LinkedIn profile.