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I love the small town feel of our City, but for years and years, it felt like we had shut ourselves off from the rest of the state. This has changed a ton with this mayor and the hard-working folks that are in City Hall now. They’re getting the city caught up on compliance with state laws, they actually traveled to Olympia to meet with our higher up legislators, they worked with the state to get funding to cover the police services that Eastern State hospital needs that the city used to have to pay for, the Wildfire Recovery groups, grant funding to improve our city, even regaining ownership of Waterfront Park and the trail from the state. It is remarkable how much has been accomplished, especially given the slow pace of government.

Jennifer Speirs

It is my great honor to wholeheartedly endorse Terri Cooper for Mayor of the City of Medical Lake. Terri is not just a leader — she is a fighter and a visionary for her community. When the city faced the devastation of the Gray Fires, Terri stood at the front lines, guiding, supporting, and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with her neighbors. She turned challenge into action, founding Re*Imagine Medical Lake, a nonprofit dedicated to revitalizing our local economy and breathing new life into the city we love.

Her decades of experience as a small business owner, her unwavering commitment to serving veterans, and her proven dedication during times of crisis show us all the kind of leader she truly is. Terri leads with passion, purpose, and persistence — the exact qualities Medical Lake needs to continue moving forward.

This election is about more than just leadership. It’s about protecting our future, strengthening our community, and finishing the vision of making Medical Lake a city that every resident is proud to call home.

I urge you to join me in re-electing Terri Cooper as Mayor of Medical Lake. With her unmatched dedication and leadership, there is no doubt she will continue to serve with integrity, compassion, and bold vision. Together, we can ensure Medical Lake thrives for generations to come.

Jennifer Morton

City of Airway Heights Council Member

I have had the privilege of knowing Mayor Terri Cooper for several years and I cannot emphasize enough my admiration for her integrity and resilience. Working alongside Mayor Cooper during the Medical Lake fires, I witnessed firsthand her remarkable leadership and dedication to her community.  Mayor Cooper is not just a leader she is a force of nature and a true advocate for the people she serves. I am honored and proud to offer my full endorsement for Mayor Terri Cooper!

Suzanne Schmidt

WA State House of Representatives 4th District

Dear Citizens of Medial Lake,

I am writing this letter of endorsement in support of Terri Cooper for Mayor of Medical Lake, Washington.

I was employed by the Medical Lake School District for 34 years and over my career was as a teacher, assistant principal, and the high school principal. I’ve served on multiple boards and am currently the Medical Lake Citizens for School Treasurer and served six years as the chair of the Lilac Festival Parade and one year as its president.

While I was employed by the Medical Lake School District all administrators were required to live within the city limits. The district believed there were many benefits for their employees to live where they work including increased opportunities to connect and better relate with the community and students. This is also true for the city administration. The city has a local ordinance that requires the city administrator to live within city limits, yet the Medical Lake Administrator of 20 plus years has never lived in the city. I think that is wrong.

I have known Terri Cooper as a former student of Medical Lake High School. She went on to further her education by earning a bachelor’s degree in public administration, a Master’s in Business, and has more than 20 years working in local government. She knows and understands how government should work. I have confidence in her leadership and proficiency.

Mismanagement has occurred in the city and I believe under her leadership there will be improvements. There is a lack of code enforcement and possibly the need to rewrite the current laws. Terri knows how to write and follow protocols. The region is changing and looking to the future we need to plan how to best create opportunities for our children and grandchildren. We need a plan for growth, housing, and investing in other water provisions beyond the Spokane intertie.

I offer my endorsement for Terri Cooper as our next Mayor. I think she will do a great job. She has the drive and passion to get the job done. I have full confidence in her.

Russell Brown

Retired Medical Lake High School Principal
  • Sue Lani Madsen, Spokesman Review Reporter (retired) and Lincoln County Commissioner
  • Cathy McMorris Rogers, Retired Congressional 5th District Rep.
  • Theodore Olson, Medical Lake City Councilman
  • Reggie Heebink, Re*Imagine Medical Lake President, Festival Director
  • Gavin Cooley, CEO Spokane Small Business Association
  • Dan VerHuel, Rocketman Pyrotechnics, Lilac Festival Past Board Member
  • Dave Lucas, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, (retired), Cheney Municipal Court Administrator
  • Suzanne Schmidt, WA State House of Representatives 4th District
  • Josh Kerns, Spokane County Commissioner
  • Jill Weizeman, Retired Cheney Councilwoman
  • Ben Wick, Spokane Valley City Councilman
  • Jenny Graham, WA State House of Representatives 6th District
  • Jeff Holy, WA State Senator 6th District
  • Mary Kuney, Spokane County Commissioner
  • Don Kennedy, Medical Lake City Councilman
  • Kara Rowe, CEO Washington Grown
  • Anita Hotchkiss, Republican Party PCO
  • Al Hotchkiss, Carpenter, (retired)
  • Matt Aleria, Dirt Worx Land Management, Owner
  • Theresa Hudson, Republican Party PCO
  • Lorri & Kevin Kerstein, Avista Manager and UPS Aircraft Mechanic, both retired
  • Jeff Vancil, West Plains Community Member Retired 
  • Kirsti & Winston Cook, Retried Pastor
  • Jennifer Spiers, Medical Lake Community Member
  • Kaye Peterson, Assistant Director Silver Lake Camp
  • Jennifer Morton, City of Airway Heights Council Member
  • Representative Mike Volz, WA 6th District House
  • Joel White, Spokane Home Builders Association 
  • Tony Harbolt, Medical Lake City Councilman