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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.”
Deputy Mayor Charlotte Lawrence 
Born in VA. Moved to WA in 1982. Graduated from Lewis & Clark High School in Spokane. Married for 13 years. Mother of 3 (two boys & a girl), recent cancer survivor. Currently employed by St Paul Travelers Insurance as a Personal Insurance Councilor. I wanted to join the City Council because I want to help direct the growth of our city. I also want to unite us as one city, not two sides. I hope to foster a feeling of goodwill & community to help build a better future for our citizens and our city. I look forward to my time on the Council and hope to fairly and adequately represent all of the citizens of Airway Heights.
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 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.
Councilmember 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 Matthew Pederson
 Council member John Holloway was assigned to Fairchild Airforce Base in March 1970 while in the Air Force. He retired from the Air Force on June 1, 1974 as a First Sergeant after serving 27 years. He was hired in March 1976 by the City of Airway Heights in the Public Works Department. While employed by the City for 18 years, he was the Public Works Director, Building Inspector, Code Enforcement Officer, Reserve Police Officer, and Assistant to the Mayor. He is involved in a variety of community organizations in addition to serving on City Council.
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