Articles written by gary cook, ritzville mayor

Gary Cook, Ritzville Mayor|Updated Feb 4, 2016

Every new job comes with the expectation of a steep learning curve. The new mayor position is no exception. As with any new job, the initial reality is not what the original expectation was. While city business and community service is paramount, one aspect of this position surprises me. There are days it seems city hall is a receptacle for complaints. Even though every complaint has an element of validity, the scope and content seem unnecessary in a small community such as ours. There are the expected complaints of... Full story