Spokane Valley Speaks

Local politics, news, and other issues related to Spokane Valley, Spokane County, and Washington state. Valuing keeping Spokane Valley the community its residents have come to love, as well as keeping taxes as low as needed and making sure residents have input into local issues.

Season 2 Ep 6A: Interview with 4th LD Rep Candidate Suzanne Schmidt 2

covering some more topics. Listen to Interview 1 for more

10-28
48:30

Season 2 Episode 5B: Spokane County Commissioner District 4: Brian Noble

Interview with Brian Noble.reference:https://www.facebook.com/ChurchandState1776/videos/536290554814696

10-26
01:18:46

Season 2 Episode 5: Spokane County Commissioner District 4: Mary Kuney

Interview with Mary Kuney Candidate for Spokane County Commissioner District 4 (South Valley).

10-26
01:16:12

Season 2 Episode 4: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Valleyfest Defunded, 2nd Interview with Larry Haskell, Candidate for County Prosecutor

Special Announcement: Spokane Valley City Council votes 4 - 3 (Haley, Higgins, Woodard, Padden) to DEFUND VALLEYFEST :(Interview with Larry Haskell. Covering his race and his opponent who did not respond to repeated requests to interview.

10-26
59:40

Season 2 Ep 2b: Prosecutors Revisited: Stephanie Olsen

(Repost) Stephanie Olsen Interview

07-22
01:19:25

Season 2 Ep 2c: Prosecutors Revisited: Stefanie Collins

Al interviews Stephanie Collins

07-22
01:26:26

Season 2 Ep1: Interview with Tiffany Smiley Candidate for Senate

Al Interviews Tiffany Smiley, Candidate for US Senator from Washington State. 

06-28
41:37

Ep 14a: Spokane County District Judge Interviews, Position 3 Eric Dooyema

Al Interviews candidates for District Court Judge.

05-16
01:12:25

Ep 13: WA Secretary of State Candidate, Julie Anderson 2022

Al interviews Washington Secretary of State Candidate Julie Anderson for 2022. This is a very important race for those who are concerned about election integrity. We discuss voting, archives, and many other great topics!https://julieanderson.org/

05-05
01:10:10

Ep 12B: Interview with Vicky Dalton, County Auditor Part 2

Interview with Vicky Dalton, Spokane County Auditor since 1999. In part 2 we discuss election management. Note: Candidate Bob McCaslin, also running for Auditor, was invited to interview as well. He initially agreed but withdrew after receiving the questions which were the same as those used for this interview. Al Merkel509-315-6416al@alforval.com

04-21
01:04:16

Ep 12A: Interview with Vicky Dalton, County Auditor Part 1

Interview with Vicky Dalton, Spokane County Auditor since 1999. In part 1 we discuss the general role of the auditor as well as the following specific duties: Recording, Motor Vehicle Licensing, and Financial Services. Note: Candidate Bob McCaslin, also running for Auditor, was invited to interview as well. He initially agreed but withdrew after receiving the questions which were the same as those used for this interview. Al Merkel 509-315-6416al@alforval.com

04-21
01:14:34

Ep 11: CVSD Superintendent Search and Council Corner

Regular Episode:CVSD's Superintendent search is detailed including information on all 4 candidates. Council Corner on Valley Council meetings of March 22, March 29 and April 12, 2022

04-17
56:40

Ep 10B: Don't Know much about CVSD, Interview with School Board President Cindy McMullen Part 2 of 2

Al Interviews CVSD School Board President Cindy McMullen about the most controversial topics of the day: School COVID Response, Critical Race Theory, School Bonds, the new CVSD Super Intendant, and more.  Part 2 of 2Interested in advertising on the program? Contact us at al@alforval.com or 509-315-6416Are you a listener interested in sponsoring our podcast? check out our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/Spokanevalleyspeaks

04-07
38:55

Ep 10A: Don't Know much about CVSD, Interview with School Board President Cindy McMullen Part 1 of 2

Al Interviews CVSD School Board President Cindy McMullen about the most controversial topics of the day: School COVID Response, Critical Race Theory, School Bonds, the new CVSD Super Intendant, and more.  Part 1 of 2Interested in advertising on the program? Contact us at al@alforval.com or 509-315-6416Are you a listener interested in sponsoring our podcast? check out our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/Spokanevalleyspeaks

04-07
01:27:00

Ep 9A: State Politics. 4th District Rep: Interview with MJ Bolt

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. 

03-31
01:53:44

Ep 9B: State Politics. 4th District Rep: Interview with Suzanne Schmidt

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

03-31
01:00:41

Ep 8b: Law & Order Interview with Larry Haskell, Candidate for and Current Spokane County Prosecutor

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 FunctionCrime Rates IncreasingBlake CaseSpokane Valley ContractNew JailControversies involving insensitive comments made by Mr. Haskell's wife

03-24
01:37:03

Ep 8a: Law & Order Interview with Stephanie Olsen, Candidate for Spokane County Prosecutor

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 FunctionCrime Rates IncreasingBlake CaseSpokane Valley ContractNew JailControversies involving insensitive comments made by Mr. Haskell's wife

03-24
01:19:25

Ep 7: Spokane Valley City Composition, Council Corner

Al covers how our city government is composed, explains how a weak mayor system differs from Spokane City's system.Council CornerCovers Meetings:   2/22, 2/24, 3/1, 3/8, and 3/15Resources:Fair and Expo Center Packet:https://spokanevalley.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1105&meta_id=69561Solid Waste Strategyhttps://spokanevalley.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1108&meta_id=69752TPA Section:https://spokanevalley.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1112&meta_id=69930Council Salary Packethttps://spokanevalley.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1113&meta_id=70067

03-18
57:38

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