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Vote for the future

Tue., Oct. 21, 2014

In this upcoming Spokane County prosecutor election we will be well served by electing Breean Beggs.

I have firsthand knowledge of his work as an attorney, coalition member and citizen. In addition to his breadth and depth in his profession as an attorney, Beggs puts substantial effort into learning about issues from many perspectives and readily grasps evidence-based knowledge from other professional disciplines. Beggs always thoughtfully incorporates new information into his work on issues of justice for our community.

Although a departure from the status quo in our prosecutors’ office is necessary, your vote for Breean Beggs is not just one against the past, it is a vote for a just future informed by evidence.

Ed Byrnes

Spokane

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