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July 29, 2011 in Opinion, Letters
Stuckart best for city
As a volunteer with Communities in Schools during my year off between high school and college, I had the opportunity of getting to know Ben Stuckart.
Ben started as a business leader with TicketsWest and then became the executive director of Communities in Schools. Ben is someone with unique experience in the business world as well as in the nonprofit sector.
As someone who grew up in Spokane and graduated from Gonzaga University, I believe he knows the values of the people of Spokane. He also has the experience of successfully operating a budget responsibly.
As a graduate of Ferris High School in 2008 and someone who plans to live in Spokane for a long time, I want someone like Ben Stuckart to be representing the city that I call home.
Finally, with a mother who works in a downtown church, I have seen the unrealized potential of our city. I think that Ben realizes the opportunity that downtown Spokane represents for improving our city and making it more vibrant. It is because of his vision that I believe Ben Stuckart will be a great City Council president.
Nick CastroLang
Spokane
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Dazzeetrader11 on July 29 at 9:59 a.m.
Nice guy. Can’t speak. No experience.
Corker’s superior to all 3. Hession’s is the next in line.
Ben works hard..just no experience. The Childrens fund had no plan , no structure and no outcomes to follow. Yet $4 million Ben asked for shows he’s not shy about spending on folly.
He need a few more jobs before tackling this one.
Lulubelle on July 29 at 10:44 a.m.
The support for Ben Stuckart just keeps rolling in. The more I hear about him the more I like. He’s got the leadership experience, business background, fresh ideas, energy and work ethic to be an effective Council President. A pretty complete package.
Another letter today talked about turning the reins over to the next generation…..the younger energetic leaders.
We geezers/coots/crones (take your pick) had our day but are stumbling to the finish line now…..it’s time for our next generation to do the heavy lifting. Lets elect Stuckart and see how far he and his peers can take this city.