Engaged Leadership. Empowering Community.

Rebecca Long is a tech leader, community advocate, and double alum of Eastern Washington University, where she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Computer Science. Honored with the EWU Inspirational Young Alumni Award in 2018, Rebecca is deeply committed to the Cheney community she’s called home for most of her adult life.

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 intentional 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.