Taylor leaving Valley Council

Steve Taylor, who has been on the Spokane Valley City Council as long as there has been a city council in the Valley, is calling it quits.

Taylor announced Wednesday he’s resigning at the end of the month to take a job as city administrator in Connell, Wash.

That creates an opening on the council that will require a little extra work for County Elections.

They’ll need to hold a special filing period for candidates who want to compete for that seat in the November election. It’s too late to get on the August primary.

One other problem seems to be lurking out there…