SPOKANE, Wash. — Two candidates for northwest Spokane's city council seat debated on Thursday, just over a month before Election Day.

Incumbent Zack Zappone faced challenger Christopher Savage in an hour-long debate discussing key issues the City of Spokane is facing.

Both candidates explained why they're running.

"I am tired of this city going from bad to worse," Savage said.

"I want everyone to get a fair shot," Zappone said.

Public safety and homelessness dominated the discussion. Savage said current strategies aren't working.

"When I'm door-knocking all the doors in my district, I'm hearing constantly complaints about where these shelters are and how they're being activated," Savage said.

Zappone pointed to recent progress, including a policy he backed called " " to boost housin

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