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Vehrs is refreshing

Wed., Sept. 21, 2016

Lynnette Vehrs is who the people of Eastern Washington, and indeed, our state, deserve. In an age of crippling gridlock, partisan rancor and ideological rigidity, Lynnette offers a refreshingly adult approach to politics.

Lynnette’s moderation and pragmatic approach to problems will help move the needle on a host of issues facing our state from education funding to health care for our neediest citizens. Lynnette’s willingness to cross party lines and listen to her constituents is coupled with a genuine humility that brings the notion of service, back to public service. I urge Spokane voters to choose Lynnette Vehrs this November.

Paul Schneider

Spokane

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