Nine Cheney, Medical Lake offices to be contested in 2009

By JOHN McCALLUM

Editor

Don't like the way your elected officials make decisions about city finances, growth, or school district policy?

Think you can do better? If so, your chance to prove it is fast approaching.

Area individuals interested in running for public office will be able to file their candidacy beginning June 1 and running through June 5. Filing information is available through the Spokane County Elections Department, either online or at their offices located at 1033 W. Gardner Ave. in Spokane.

Five city government offices in Medical Lake and four in Cheney will be up for grabs, al...