Peacemaker

Good for John Talbott. In his maiden speech as Spokane’s mayor-elect, Talbott praised, accurately and by name, each of the council members with whom he soon must serve. More words like these, and actions, too, will be needed on all sides to dispel the paralyzing resentment and suspicion that city-bashing created in this community we call home. , DataTimes The following fields overflowed: CREDIT = John Webster/For the editorial board