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Trashed by Hession
In response to the Oct. 11 letter (“Hession listens to citizens”), where were you, Kay Cobb, when Corbin Park and the surrounding neighborhoods in Spokane were taken for granted when our alley garbage service was removed without public input in 2007.
What happened to the caring and listening attributes of Dennis Hession, who was mayor at the time and orchestrated the dilemma with disregard to the voices of its victims and the council members who stood by its members?
Do you actually believe we want the same man who is known to make wrong decisions, disrupt innocent lives and disturb our peace of mind? We want fairness, absolute honesty with complete transparency to honor the people first.
Four years is a long time to be in the hands of unprotected serenity with the chance of knowing there is a choice. Why take another risk?
Let us move in the direction to better our lot, instead of being in stupor with a familiar character. We need change. Vote for Ben Stuckart.
Scott Bershaw
Spokane