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Spokane is turning Democratic

By EWVoters
Sun Jul 13, 2008 at 04:47:58 PM PST
Section: Diary Topic: Democrats

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Did you know that the city of Spokane is turning Democratic if not downright progressive? Democrats already have control of two legislative districts, and are poised to gain a majority on the County Commission.

The liberal 3rd Legislative District is currently represented by three progressive Democrats including Senate Majority leader Lisa Brown. In the more middle-of-the-road 6th Legislative District, there are two elected democrats including environmental champion Senator Chris Marr.

Also, progressive Democrats made serious in-roads into Spokane City Government with the election of Mary Verner as mayor and Richard Rush as a councilman in 2007.

Furthermore, Democrats have a real chance to gain control of the Spokane County Commission for the first time in many years. They elected Bonnie Mager in 2006, and one more will give them majority control. Dr. Kim Thorburn is running for a commissioner seat on the platform of Smart Growth, to Serve All Residents of the County, and for Transparency in Government.

Dr. Kim Thorburn has demonstrated her executive ability in leading the Regional Health District and in that capacity she showed that her interest is in the welfare of the citizens of this community not the special interests. Her integrity is above reproach and her dedication to public service has been amply demonstrated. Kim is committed to transparent and accessible county government. Her training and experience in public health would be a vital addition to county government as all issues coming before the county commissioners have public health ramifications. Dr. Kim Thorburn is the right choice for Spokane County.

Progressive Democrat, Brian Sayrs, from Liberty Lake is also running for the Spokane County Commission. Sayrs is currently on the Liberty Lake City Council.

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Spokane is turning Democratic | 2 comments (2 topical)

Good to hear. I raised my children in Spokane

and we enjoyed living there. My kids are grown and have their own families now. One daughter returned to live in Spokane a couple years ago. And the other daughter, whose husband is deployed in Iraq, decided to live there while he is deployed. Thus, we do visit them from time to time.

I well remmber at the 2004 elections coming down White Pass on the other side of the Cascade Mountains and on up through Yakima to Ellensburg. It felt odd, as it felt like we had entered red country - it was almost that palpable. Spokane deserves better, so I'm pleased to hear some balance is being restored in my former home town.

On the Surge in Iraq "--we have set the bar so low it's buried in the sand at this point." - Barack Obama

by Lietta Ruger on Sun Jul 13, 2008 at 05:05:07 PM PST

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Check out Progressive Democrats of America

http://pdamerica.org/statecaucus.php?s=WA

The 5th CD has a very active chapter

http://community-building.org/

Also the Spokane Community Building--very nice venue for events.

by eridani on Mon Jul 14, 2008 at 12:17:53 AM PST

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