Spokane Valley Speaks

Al Interviews Candidate for 4th District Legislative Representative, Suzanne Schmidt discussing her platform and policies for this crucial election. 

NOTE: During this episode, I wrongly referenced the Mead School District, IN FACT, it was Deer Park that had to make changes NOT Mead. This change does not really alter the substance of the conversation from the Spokane Valley perspective or for the 4th as neither school district is in the 4th Legislative District.

Al Interviews Candidate for 4th District Legislative Representative, MJ Bolt discussing her platform and policies for this crucial election. 

Al discusses how the current Spokane County Prosecutor's Office works with Mr. Larry Haskell, Spokane County Prosecutor since 2014, and candidate for Prosecutor this year 2022. 

we discuss: 
General Office Function
Crime Rates Increasing
Blake Case
Spokane Valley Contract
New Jail
Controversies involving insensitive comments made by Mr. Haskell's wife

Al discusses how the current Spokane County Prosecutor's Office works with Ms. Stephanie Olsen, candidate for Prosecutor this year 2022. 

we discuss: 
General Office Function
Crime Rates Increasing
Blake Case
Spokane Valley Contract
New Jail
Controversies involving insensitive comments made by Mr. Haskell's wife

Al covers how our city government is composed, explains how a weak mayor system differs from Spokane City's system.

Council Corner
Covers Meetings:   2/22, 2/24, 3/1, 3/8, and 3/15

Resources:
Fair and Expo Center Packet:
https://spokanevalley.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1105&meta_id=69561

Solid Waste Strategy
https://spokanevalley.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1108&meta_id=69752

TPA Section:
https://spokanevalley.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1112&meta_id=69930

Council Salary Packet
https://spokanevalley.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1113&meta_id=70067

Al Interview's Former Mayoral Candidate, Former Spokane City Council President, and Current Chair of the Continuum of Care about the region's response to the homelessness crisis. 

Part 2 of 2, Al discusses Craig Chamberlin's thoughts on Spokane Valley crime rates, the contract, financials, and other issues. 

Part 2 of 2, Al discusses John Nowels' thoughts on the specifics of Spokane Valley's crime issues, contract, and some other issues. 

Part 1 of 2, Al discusses Craig Chamberlin's philosophy on policing and how that philosophy will guide his policies if elected Sheriff

Part 1 of 2, Al discusses John Nowels philosophy on policing and how that philosophy will guide his policies if elected Sheriff