Spokane honors long‑serving City Clerk Terry Pfister and Deputy Clerk Lori Farnsworth
June 15, 2026 | Spokane, Spokane County, Washington
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The Spokane City Council on June 15 read formal salutations honoring City Clerk Terry Pfister and Deputy City Clerk Lori Farnsworth, who are retiring effective July 2, 2026.
Council President Betsy Wilkerson and Mayor Lisa Brown highlighted Pfister’s long career — beginning in 1991 — and cited her appointment as city clerk in 1996, professional municipal‑clerk certifications and role guiding the council through more than 1,200 meetings. The council’s remarks praised Pfister’s institutional knowledge and her role in preserving access to city records and municipal transparency.
The council also recognized Deputy City Clerk Lori Farnsworth, who began with the city in 2002, was appointed deputy city clerk in 2009 and has overseen the city’s public‑records requests and regular meeting responsibilities. Speakers emphasized Farnsworth’s steady work ensuring efficient legislative operations and compliance with Washington state open‑records laws.
Both officials received public acknowledgments from the mayor and council; Pfister spoke briefly to thank colleagues and staff.
Council President Betsy Wilkerson and Mayor Lisa Brown highlighted Pfister’s long career — beginning in 1991 — and cited her appointment as city clerk in 1996, professional municipal‑clerk certifications and role guiding the council through more than 1,200 meetings. The council’s remarks praised Pfister’s institutional knowledge and her role in preserving access to city records and municipal transparency.
The council also recognized Deputy City Clerk Lori Farnsworth, who began with the city in 2002, was appointed deputy city clerk in 2009 and has overseen the city’s public‑records requests and regular meeting responsibilities. Speakers emphasized Farnsworth’s steady work ensuring efficient legislative operations and compliance with Washington state open‑records laws.
Both officials received public acknowledgments from the mayor and council; Pfister spoke briefly to thank colleagues and staff.
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