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Fagan’s expertise valuable

I respect Mike Fagan for his ability to hear a broad range of voices in the Spokane area. I believe public policy will improve if we keep more councilmen like Mike Fagan.

Fagan is willing to be an opposing voice requiring that all unintentional consequences of policies be examined. He proudly demonstrates the free speech our great country has allowed us, even when there has been pressure to silence his free speech from a few misguided peers who demonstratively don’t have the same investigative experience.

Fagan is an American veteran who served as a criminal investigator and contracting officer in the U.S. Army. Clearly, he was more than good enough for Uncle Sam to trust with investigative procedures, and I support his bid to continue using the same expertise to serve the citizens of Spokane.

Bree Brix

Spokane Valley

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