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• Even primary election serves up political hash

  August 20, 2009 in City on Page A5 I’m always relieved to get past a primary. The only point of a primary election is to weed out those less-popular candidates who, if elected, might actually do the public … 1

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  Union contracts contentious issue in six-way council race

  July 22, 2009 in City on Page A5 It’s not easy to goad Nancy McLaughlin into a fight. Even during the most passionate Spokane City Council debates, she’s among the least likely of the seven members to shout, … 6

• Shogan, Lampert vie for council president

  October 15, 2007 in City on Page A7 If the past is any guide, Barbara Lampert’s attempt to beat Joe Shogan for Spokane City Council president will be a significant challenge. Not only has she lost an election …