Pints and Politics

Spokane city council and school board candidates mingled with voters, disagreed thoughtfully and learned a few things about the city they hope to represent at a candidate forum Tuesday evening.

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Tue., Oct. 17, 2017

At the first Pints and Politics, from left, S-R government editor Jonathan Brunt, candidate Candace Mumm, candidate Matthew Howes and S-R reporter Kip Hill participate in a candidate debate Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017 at the Washington Cracker building.

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Audience members applaud the candidates after one of the debates, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, at Pints and Politics, a forum sponsored by the Spokesman-Review at the Washington Cracker building.

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At the first Pints and Politics, candidate Candace Mumm, left, listens to candidate Matthew Howes, right, in a candidate debate, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, at the Washington Cracker building.

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Spokesman-Review Editor Rob Curley welcomes the crowd at the first Pints and Politics, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2017, at the Washington Cracker building. The event was the first of its kind and featured a series of debates between city council and other candidates.

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At the first Pints and Politics, from left, S-R editor Jonathan Brunt, candidate Kate Burke, candidate Tim Benn and S-R reporter Kip Hill participate in a candidate debate, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, at the Washington Cracker building.

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