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Learn more about the Airway Heights City Council.
Mayor Patrick D. Rushing , a native of the West Plains, is retired from the U.S. Army and a life member of the Military Intelligence Corps and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Rushing is also retired from the U. S. Postal Service where his last assignment was as Customer Service Supervisor.
Having served on the City of Airway Heights Council for 10 years, Mr. Rushing is the longest tenured council member, and has devoted himself to serving the citizens of the community and to provide an open and honest government for all citizens to observe. “By holding the City Council responsible for the actions they take on behalf of the residents to whom they answer to, can only be prosperous to the community. We have accomplished so much in the past 10 years, we’ve made it through tough and trying times and now we move forward, building our City into the next decade with new challenges.”
Councilmember Steven Lawrence I have lived in Airway Heights since 1974. I attended Sunset, Cheney Jr and Cheney High. Currently married and raising my 3 children here. Decided to run for City Council when I learned there was going to be 2 openings as I wanted to give back to the community in which I was raised. I feel being on the Council is the right step in being able to give back to my community.
Councilmember Barron Williamson Barron Williamson grew up in Bentonia, Mississippi and traveled extensively with his career before moving to Airway Heights with his wife Tara in 2006. He was asked to take a position on the City’s Planning Commission in 2007 where he loyally served for 4 years.
Mr. Williamson has worked in the construction industry for over 15 years and manages a local office of a national construction firm. He hopes to assist in bringing more businesses to the area in turn providing more jobs with competitive wages. “Airway Heights is a great place to live and work. We have all the qualities that a city needs to succeed; great citizens, great businesses, great location, and a strong direction that has already been put in place. I look forward to working with the council and city employees, businesses, and citizens to keep things going in the right direction.”
Councilmember Tanya Dashiell In 2007, Tanya Dashiell’s career brought her to the city of Airway Heights. During an impromptu visit from Mayor Matthew Pederson, she was asked to consider a position on the city’s Planning Commission which she was honored to accept. During her service on the Planning Commission, Miss Dashiell has become aware of the wonderful potentials our city has, especially the capacity to grow and create a more involved citizenship from its community. Miss Dashiell has worked for a local community bank for over 10 years and hails from the small town of Hunters, Washington. There are many goals and objectives the City Council must work together to achieve; working cohesively with our city employees, community and council, Miss Dashiell will strive to continually enhance the quality of life in Airway Heights.
Deputy Mayor Kevin Richey grew up in Walla Walla.  After four years in the US Air Force, he and his wife Valerie moved to the Spokane area in 2000. They moved to Airway Heights January of 2007. He has three children, 2 boys and 1 girl. He worked for the Spokane Transit Authority for two years before beginning his career in law enforcement with the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office in 2003. By serving on the city council Kevin hopes to help promote pride in the community and improve the quality of life for its residents. “I feel that my experience in public service and law enforcement will be a great asset to the community, especially in the arena of public safety and civic pride.”
Councilmember Doyle Inman
Councilmember Dave Malet
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