Will our county electeds open themselves up to greater oversight from the people or will this new-look commission continue to conduct business as usual?
Despite the spotlight cast by years of reports and working groups, racial disproportionalities in jailing and prosecution in Spokane County are as bad as ever. It’s clear leadership doesn’t want change, so it’s time for a change of leadership.
We have voter guides up the wazoo in Spokane and Washington. We’re highlighting five (and giving a warning about a sixth), with a bit of background on the organizations behind them.
Despite the confession, the employee was kept on staff and was even listed as the “financial representative” of record on the $6.5 million Trent contract, raising questions about the Guardians’ internal processes and the city’s financial controls.
