Dennis P. Hession

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Dennis P. Hession, (born in 1950 in Salt Lake City), an attorney, was the appointed mayor of Spokane, Washington for nearly two years. 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). Hession was officially appointed mayor by the City Council, to serve the remainder of West's term in office. 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.

Preceded by James E. West

Mayor of Spokane, Washington 2005–2007

Succeeded by Mary Verner