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• City, county taking up redistricting

    June 26, 2011 in City on Page B1 Spokane city and county officials soon will be jumping into the most interesting political numbers game of 2011, the redrawing of boundaries based on the latest population figures. Although data … 6

• 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

• Council opts for park advisory committee

  September 25, 2007 in City on Page B3 The Spokane Park Board will set up an advisory committee, but not an oversight committee, to keep an eye on the price of projects connected to a $43 million bond …

• Our voters deserve extra fancy baloney

  September 18, 2007 in City on Page B2 I love election years. It’s the only time when the politicians lie in our favor. You know what I mean. During a campaign the candidate’s discourse always centers on topics …

• Corpses, sleaze and gridlock – it’s time for summer fun

  July 10, 2007 in City on Page B1 The other day a press release arrived asking me to publish a list of ways to keep kids busy during the summer. Tip 1: “Have them build a kite or …