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Stuckart has vision for all

Sun., Oct. 13, 2019

Ben Stuckart has served Spokane well as City Council president. I believe he is well-prepared to become mayor of our great city.

It was an honor for me to be on the City Council for six years before becoming mayor, gaining the experience and knowledge to move forward with confidence and familiarity.

Larry Stuckart, Ben’s father, was executive director of SNAP (Spokane Neighborhood Action Committee) during this time. Sadly, he passed away in 2014. But Ben shares Larry’s great leadership qualities of vision for an entire city, including economic development, improved infrastructure, equal consideration for all citizens, and working well with all.

To me, a vote for Ben Stuckart will be a vote for progressive leadership.

Sheri Barnard, Spokane mayor, 1990-94

Spokane

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