2011 Election Specials

Over the course of the next few weeks KSPS will produce a series of election specials that will serve to inform viewers on local, and regional races and initiatives.

Spokane County Elections website

Local Issues and Initiatives

Sunday October 16  noon

Original Broadcast: Tuesday Oct 11

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They are numbers you’ll see on the November ballot. 1125. 1183. 1163. Statewide initiatives that could affect both drinking and driving. Spokane voters are being asked for money to pay for animal protection and street improvements, and to support a community “bill of rights”. Our panel also handicaps the Spokane City Council and Mayoral races.
Kristi Gorenson moderates.

Panel:

  • Jim Camden/Political reporter and columnist/The Spokesman-Review
  • Melissa Luck/Executive Producer/KXLY4
  • Kevin Pirch, Ph.D./Assistant Professor/Department of Government/EWU
  • Michael Le Roy, Ph.D./Political Science Professor/Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty/Whitworth University

Spokane City Council Debates.

Original Broadcast: Tuesday Oct 18

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Three seats are up for grabs this November as Spokane voters decide who should represent them at city council. The candidates in districts one, two and three go head to head.

  • District 1: Mike Fagan v. Donna McKereghan
  • District 2: Mike Allen v. Richard Rush
  • District 3: Steve Salvatori v. Joy Jones

Spokane Mayoral Debate/ City Council President Debate

Original Broadcast: Tuesday Oct 25 

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Spokane’s current mayor is seeking re-election, while a former mayor is running for Council President. They each debate their opponent in this highly charged election special.

  • Spokane Mayoral Debate: Mary Verner v. David Condon
  • Spokane City Council President Debate: Dennis Hession v. Ben Stuckart