August 6, 2009 in Washington Voices

Robertson named to council

Planning commission chair beats out Wick, will face Nov. 3 election

John Craig johnc@spokesman.com, (509) 927-2165

Spokane Valley Planning Commission Chairman Ian Robertson was elevated to the City Council Tuesday.

At least until the end of the year, Robertson will fill the vacancy created June 30 when Steve Taylor resigned to become city administrator of Connell, Wash. Robertson will have to win election Nov. 3 to continue serving the remaining two years in Taylor’s term.

Robertson was appointed with the support of Mayor Rich Munson and council members Diana Wilhite, Bill Gothmann and Dick Denenny. Council members Rose Dempsey and Gary Schimmels voted for Ben Wick, who cut his political teeth in support of Spokane Valley …

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