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Peetz has community vision

I don’t live in Spokane Valley, but I did grow up and taught there, and currently have family there, so I feel compelled by the right given to me to encourage security and growth in a direction I see needed.

Consider this my doorbelling before voting as I am not in a healthy state to travel around neighborhoods. Imagine me ringing or knocking on your door before you read further. Imagine my smile and genteel greeting that reflect my excitement and passion to speak to you today….

I have known Brandi Peetz since high school days when she played softball for me. She was a young person of drive, commitment, loyalty, and respect. She strove to be better so she could help those around her. A couple years after graduating high school, I ran into her at Starbucks where she worked. She asked to help coach and give back to the team that gave her so much.

Around that same time, she began volunteering with Blessings Under the Bridge. It was here that I saw her compassion and desire to serve our community. So it makes total sense that Brandi is on the Spokane Valley City Council and seeks re-election. Being that I have known her since a mere teenager, it was so impressive to see her knowledge of political challenges and vision for her community. Brandi, I am proud of your journey and believe in the gifts you bring to the table in this election. Keep it up!

Kiki Kelly

Mead

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