Dennis P. Hession
Dennis P. Hession | |
|---|---|
| 44th Mayor of Spokane | |
| In office December 16, 2005 – December 30, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | James E. West |
| Succeeded by | Mary Verner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1950 (age 74–75) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Spokane, Washington |
| Alma mater | Gonzaga University (J.D.) |
| Profession | Attorney |
Dennis P. Hession (born 1950, Salt Lake City, Utah) is an American attorney[1] and adjunct professor of law at Gonzaga University School of Law,[2] who was appointed mayor of Spokane, Washington for nearly two years.[3][4] He became mayor pro tem on December 16, 2005, when a special election to recall Mayor James E. West was certified (West having been recalled after involvement in a sex scandal).[5]
Hession was officially appointed mayor by the City Council on January 3, 2006, to serve the remainder of West's term in office.[6] He unsuccessfully sought election to the appointed position, conceding the election to city council member, Mary Verner, on the evening of November 9, 2007. Prior to becoming mayor pro tem he had served for four years on the Spokane City Council. In 2004 he was elected City Council President.
References
- ^ "Hession, Dennis P. Attorney in Spokane, Washington WA". US Lawyers DB. Retrieved January 28, 2010.
- ^ "Gonzaga School of Law". Archived from the original on September 2, 2011. Retrieved July 29, 2011.
- ^ "Former mayor Dennis Hession leaves law firm, continues work on City Hall investigation | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Hession sees 'bright future'". Spokesman.com. January 4, 2006. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "New Spokane Mayor Takes Oath of Office". Article collections. Los Angeles Times. January 4, 2006. Retrieved January 28, 2010.
- ^ Prager, Mike (January 3, 2006). "Hession to be sworn in as mayor". Spokesman-Review. Spokane, WA. Retrieved January 28, 2010.