Rep. Riccelli statement on the passing of Rich Hadley

March 21, 2023

OLYMPIA – Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) released the following statement: 

“I’m saddened to hear of the passing of a dedicated community servant, Rich Hadley. Rich continuously brought business leaders, policy makers, and community members together for transformative change in Spokane. I was honored to work closely with him to bring the WSU Medical School to fruition and move the North Spokane Corridor forward. His leadership and tireless advocacy left a tremendous mark on our community that will be recognized for generations. He will be missed.” 

On April 1, 2015, at the signing of House Bill 1559 allowing for the creation of the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University. Rich Hadley is pictured second from the left in the front row. Hadley’s leadership was critical to bringing the WSU Medical School to Spokane. Photo credit: Washington State LSS.