French, Anthony battle for commissioner

The race for Spokane County Commissioner in District 3 has heated up in recent weeks, as incumbent Al French takes on political newcomer Robbi Anthony.

French has served as County Commissioner for nearly eight years. The GOP candidate currently serves on a variety of boards and committees, including the Washington State Association of Counties and the Spokane International Airport Board.

Anthony is a first-time candidate, running as a Democrat. She owns two small businesses in Spokane, has sat on the board of two local non-profits and has made financial responsibility a focus of her campaign....