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• Vestal: Mike Fagan reaffirms principle over politics

  May 3, 2013 in City on Page A5 Let the record show that Mike Fagan took the high road this week. He considered the contradiction inherent in something he was doing and issued a public statement acknowledging that … 50

• Eyman, Fagans want public vote on tax hikes

  April 25, 2013 in City on Page A7 OLYMPIA – Unable to ask voters again to approve an initiative that requires a supermajority for tax increases, a group of self-described tax fighters will try to prod the Legislature … 6

• Groups hope to place initiatives on city ballot

  April 12, 2013 in City on Page A5 Envision Spokane hopes the third time is a charm. The group was one of two that filed signatures this week with Spokane City Clerk Teri Pfister to place initiatives on … 54

• Councilman Fagan didn’t violate ethics rules, panel finds

  April 4, 2013 in City on Page A5 Councilman Mike Fagan’s description of Gov. Jay Inslee as a “lying whore” was provocative and controversial but apparently doesn’t violate the city’s ethics code. The Spokane Ethics Committee unanimously ruled … 85

• Doug Clark: Snakes alive, it’s St. Patrick!

  March 10, 2013 in City on Page B1 Just when I thought Spokane was running out of characters, an email arrived from a guy claiming to be St. Patrick. And not only that. But St. Patrick was willing … 4

• Clark: Hey, Fagan, civility isn’t a part-time responsibility

  February 24, 2013 in City on Page B1 Advice for any elected official wanting to be taken seriously: Try not to call the governor “a lying whore.” 71

• Fagan slams Inslee in demeaning email

  February 22, 2013 in City on Page A1 Spokane City Councilman Mike Fagan, in a fundraising letter for his anti-tax efforts, called Washington Gov. Jay Inslee “a lying whore.” The letter, which was signed by Fagan and the … 98

• Fagan letter labels governor ‘a lying whore’

  February 21, 2013 in City A letter sent today that was signed by Spokane City Councilman Mike Fagan calls Washington Gov. Jay Inslee “a lying whore.” 52

• Crime at empty center threatens schools deal

  February 13, 2013 in City on Page A5 Thieves ravaged the Joe E. Mann Army Reserve Center in the fall, leaving just a shell of the original facility and prompting the buyer – Spokane Public Schools – to … 4

• No easy fix to halt violence

    December 15, 2012 in City on Page A6 In an address to the nation, President Barack Obama promised action to prevent future mass shootings in response to Friday’s killings at a Connecticut elementary school. In crafting potential policy … 2

• Voters likely to get library plea

  December 15, 2012 in City on Page B1 There could be something for almost everyone on a special election ballot in February. Originally wary of spending the money to hold a special election, the Spokane City Council on … 5

• Spokane officials consider response to school shooting

    December 14, 2012 in City In an address to the nation, President Barack Obama promised action to prevent future mass shootings in response to Friday’s mass murder at a Connecticut elementary school. In crafting possible … 21

• Councilman’s assault on library story time ludicrous

  December 12, 2012 in City on Page A5 Story time? Really, Councilman Fagan? The next time you hear the government-phobes launch the script about crushing taxes and runaway waste, remember Spokane City Councilman Mike Fagan and his insights … 57

• Proposed city budget contains some raises

  November 1, 2012 in City on Page A1 At the same time he has proposed eliminating 100 jobs, Spokane Mayor David Condon is calling for big raises in the 2013 budget for administrators in the city’s finance division. … 43

• Code violator volunteer program criticized

  October 11, 2012 in City on Page A5 A program by the city of Spokane seeking volunteers to root out code violators among their neighbors has brought criticism, with some comparing the effort to Big Brother. City representatives … 19

• Support wanes for beer limits

  September 28, 2012 in City on Page A6 Last year, Spokane’s West Central Neighborhood Council wanted restrictions on the sale of high-octane beer. Now it doesn’t. 2

• Pump House garden helps bring Hillyard community together

  August 16, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S1 There’s one thing they know for certain at Hillyard’s Pump House Community Garden: They will not run out of water. The garden is located on the Spokane Water Department property, …

• Council tables gay marriage resolution indefinitely

  April 18, 2012 in City on Page A5 The Spokane City Council late Monday effectively killed a resolution in support of the state’s gay marriage law. After five hours of testimony and debate, the council voted 4-3 to … 8

• Spokane council will discuss initiatives plan

  April 14, 2012 in City on Page B1 A resident’s right to bypass the Spokane City Council to craft city laws could be revamped on Monday. Along with a host of minor changes that have general acceptance, two … 4

• Public notice on casino at issue

  March 17, 2012 in City on Page A5 The Spokane City Council on Monday will consider rushing its normal voting procedure to oppose the proposed Spokane Tribe of Indians casino on the West Plains. Councilman Mike Fagan is … 5

• District 1 race draws outspoken council critics

  October 20, 2011 in City on Page A1 After a packed, six-way primary, voters in northeast Spokane have two unconventional choices to fill the Spokane City Council seat that will be vacated at the end of the year … 14

• Council candidate stays on the air

  August 13, 2011 in City on Page A6 No candidate for Spokane office has had as much air time this campaign season as Mike Fagan, and he hasn’t had to dig into his campaign funds to get it. … 1

• Northeast Spokane council candidates have all run for office before

  July 26, 2011 in City on Page A1 To the cynical voter, the crowded field of candidates running to represent northeast Spokane on the City Council could be seen as a list of rejects. Each of the six …

• Q&A: Mike Fagan, running for Spokane City Council seat representing Northeast Spokane

  July 14, 2011 in News Mike Fagan gives his positions on taxes, libraries, streets and other issues facing the city in The Spokesman-Review’s Spokane City Council candidate questionnaire. Fagan faces Gary Pollard, Luke Tolley, Chris …

• Two enter mayoral race

  June 9, 2011 in City on Page A6 Spokane voters gained two more choices for mayor on Wednesday, and one of them already tops the list for fundraising. David Condon, former district director for U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris … 1

• Assessor discusses recovery from eye cancer

  September 28, 2010 in City on Page A1 People who look closely might notice that one of Spokane County Assessor Ralph Baker’s eyes doesn’t move with the other. They might even figure out that his left eye is …

• Group seeks legal review of initiatives

  May 5, 2010 in City on Page A7 Initiatives proposed by the Spokane Patriots, a conservative activist group, will get a legal review from city attorneys before supporters start gathering signatures. 2

• Initiative aims to restrict city’s international ties

    April 14, 2010 Spokane leaders would have to revoke the city’s memberships and relationships with the United Nations and other groups “undermining United States sovereignty” under a proposal that supporters hope will make … 1

• Olympia protesters call for reins on federal power

  January 14, 2010 in City The time has come for people who believe in states’ rights to move from protest to political action, a Spokane Valley legislator told a crowd on the steps of the … 6

• Council newcomers may join McLaughlin

  November 4, 2009 in City on Page A1 Voters in two of Spokane’s three City Council districts appear to want change. The first results of Tuesday’s election showed Jon Snyder, publisher of Out There Monthly, with a 4 … 6

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