John Powers (mayor)
John Powers | |
|---|---|
Powers in 2002 | |
| 42nd Mayor of Spokane | |
| In office December 28, 2000 – December 30, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | John Talbott |
| Succeeded by | James E. West |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1952 (age 72–73) Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Bonnie Powers |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Spokane, Washington |
| Education | Gonzaga University |
John Powers is an American politician who served as the 42nd mayor of Spokane, Washington from 2000 to 2003. He was the first mayor to serve under the strong mayor form of government.
He beat incumbent John Talbott in 2000, and served as mayor until losing in the 2003 mayoral primary to journalist Tom Grant and future mayor Jim West. Powers finished third in the primary and was unable to continue to the general election. Though the position of mayor is officially non-partisan, Powers is considered a Democrat.