INW: Verner Trailing Condon

Spokane Mayor Mary Verner speaks with reporters Tuesday, after early reports showed her trailing David Condon in the mayor’s race. Her gathering was at the Taaj restaurant. More here. (SR photo: Jesse Tinsley)

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