Candidates for county commission, state Senate engage in televised debate
Earlier this week, local public broadcasting affiliate KSPS hosted televised debates between Spokane County Commissioner Al French, a Republican, and his challenger, Democrat Mary Lou Johnson, as well as one between Republican state Sen. Michael Baumgartner and his Democratic opponent, Rich Cowan.
Topics ranged from the future of the jail and bus plaza, to marijuana tax receipts and the North Spokane Corridor. Also, I, your faithful correspondent Nick Deshais, sat on the reporter panel, along with Robyn Nance, who anchors KXLY's Good Morning Northwest, and Dan Kleckner, who anchors KHQ and SWX. The moderator was Kristi Gorenson, of Newsradio 920 KXLY.
See the videos after the jump.
Here's the county commissioners debate:
And here's the state Senate race:
