Candidates on the issues: Spokane County Commission District 5
Should Spokane County build a new jail?
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Al French, Republican
Yes.
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Maggie Yates, Democrat
No, wants focus on recidivism.
Should the Spokane Regional Health District's Board of Health include a medical doctor?
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Al French, Republican
Voted to appoint a naturopathic doctor. Would only want a doctor if individual had additional qualifications besides being an M.D.
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Maggie Yates, Democrat
Yes.
Should the county spend more on housing and services for the homeless?
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Al French, Republican
Noncommittal. Believes county should be part of regional homelessness response.
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Maggie Yates, Democrat
Yes. Also wants county to collaborate better with regional partners.
Would candidate support funding a 13th Superior Court judge?
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Al French, Republican
Noncommittal, but believes may be too expensive and says county lacks the physical space for another courtroom.
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Maggie Yates, Democrat
Yes.