Dennis Hession
A candidate for City Council President, City of Spokane in the 2011 Washington General Election
Age: 74
City: Spokane, WA
Occupation: Attorney and consultant
Education: Graduated from Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Salt Lake City, in 1968. Psychology bachelor’s degree from Gonzaga University, 1972. Law degree from Gonzaga University in 1980.
Career: Attorney and consultant. Director of special projects for Blue Water Technologies, a firm specializing in wastewater treatment. Served as interim director of the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture for about a year starting in 2008.
Political: Elected to Spokane City Council, 2001, Elected City Council president, 2003. Appointed Spokane mayor, 2005 (following recall of Mayor Jim West). Long-time member of Spokane Park Board. Served on numerous governmental and nonprofit boards.
Family: Married. Has four grown children.
Contact information
- Web: dennishession.com
More about Dennis Hession
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Stuckart (D) | 29,625 | 53.24% |
| Dennis Hession | 26,024 | 46.76% |
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Former Spokane Mayor Dennis Hession and Ben Stuckart, director of Communities in Schools of Spokane County, debate why they feel they are the best candidates to be the next Spokane City Council president.
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