Dennis Hession
A candidate for City Council President, City of Spokane in the 2011 Washington General Election
Age: 74
City: Spokane, WA
Occupation: Attorney and consultant
Education: Graduated from Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Salt Lake City, in 1968. Psychology bachelor’s degree from Gonzaga University, 1972. Law degree from Gonzaga University in 1980.
Career: Attorney and consultant. Director of special projects for Blue Water Technologies, a firm specializing in wastewater treatment. Served as interim director of the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture for about a year starting in 2008.
Political: Elected to Spokane City Council, 2001, Elected City Council president, 2003. Appointed Spokane mayor, 2005 (following recall of Mayor Jim West). Long-time member of Spokane Park Board. Served on numerous governmental and nonprofit boards.
Family: Married. Has four grown children.
Contact information
- Web: dennishession.com
More about Dennis Hession
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Stuckart (N) | 29,625 | 53.24% |
| Dennis Hession | 26,024 | 46.76% |
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