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What are their plans for after the election?

I’m one of the 4,600-plus Moscow residents who voted for Laflin, Kelly, and Zabala and so was happy with the outcome of the city council elections. However, in the Daily News’s coverage, I wish your staff had reached out to those not elected, so that their reactions could become a matter of public record.

I would like to see signs of commitment from Urquidez, Behrens, and Mitchell to engage in city affairs beyond holding a seat on the council. I’d also like to see them commit to listening to and representing a broader swath of the community than appeared to be the case during their campaigns.

A recent article by Tracy Simmons in a Spokane newspaper about Doug Wilson’s followers has been attracting attention on social media and deepening the divide within the community.

If “spiritual takeover” was the goal of the three losing candidates, then I’m glad they lost, but as one of my friends put it, it would be good to find a “demilitarized zone.”

Can we hear from Urquidez, Behrens, and Mitchell? Now that the election is over, what will you do?

Gary Williams
Moscow

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