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Johnson the best choice

There has been talk about the need to increase the number of Spokane County commissioners for better representation. Well, there is a quicker way to better represent the people of Spokane County: Elect a new commissioner.

Mary Lou Johnson is new to politics, very bright and has a history of getting things done. She wants what is best for the people of Spokane County, but she is not going to sacrifice established neighborhoods and businesses to new development.

In addition, one of the top priorities for the county is reform of the criminal justice system. As someone who was instrumental in helping the Criminal Justice Commission determine what was needed, she would be the best person to implement its recommendations.

Check her out on the Web at VoteMaryLouJohnson.com. You will like what she wants for Spokane.

Dorothy Mehl

Spokane

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