Spokane

The City of Spokane distributed information regarding its February 9, 2026 City Council meetings, including an Agenda Review Session at 3:30 p.m. and a Legislative Session at 6:00 p.m., both held at City Hall and available for virtual participation via WebEx and live streaming. Public testimony sign-up opened February 6 at 5:00 p.m. and closed February 9 at 6:00 p.m. through an online form or in-person registration, with the open forum limited to matters relating to city affairs, legislative, fiscal, or regulatory purview as defined by council rules.

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The Spokane Plan Commission held a meeting on October 22, 2025, in hybrid format at City Hall to address several planning matters. The agenda included a workshop on PlanSpokane 2046 covering review of alternatives and potential land use category changes, with a draft Environmental Impact Statement expected in December 2025, followed by hearings on the Capital Improvement Program (Z25-499COMP) and a Co-Living SMC Update. The meeting also included standard briefing items such as approval of previous minutes, city council and liaison reports, and public comment periods.

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The Tredyffrin Township Board of Supervisors held a public meeting on December 2, 2024, to consider ordinances HR-484 and HR-485, with HR-484 establishing a new Public Arts Commission and Historic Resource Overlay District, and HR-485 authorizing the acquisition of a 0.777-acre parcel at 595 Park Ridge Drive through the PEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The agenda included announcements regarding ongoing infrastructure projects, including stormwater improvements at Strafford Park and Bair Road, bridge repairs on Contention Lane, and approval of various township matters including escrow releases totaling approximately $700,520.86 and authorization for proposals related to the West Valley Road stormwater and sanitary pipe upgrade project.

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The Spokane Historic Landmarks Commission held a special meeting on May 22, 2024, where the commission unanimously approved allocations totaling $16,257 in 2024 Façade Improvement Grants to four historic properties: $5,000 to 2124 W Second Avenue, $2,847 to 1728 W First Avenue, $4,285 to 611 S Garfield Street, and $4,125 to 2404 W Second Avenue. Seven commission members were present for the briefing session and vote. The next hearing is scheduled for June 19, 2024.

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The March 2024 financial report for the City of Spokane shows the General Fund performing favorably through the first quarter, with revenues at $24.5 million (2.0% above budget projections) and expenditures at $53.6 million (3.7% below budget). The amended 2024 budget totals $245.9 million in revenues and $244.3 million in expenditures, reflecting adjustments including $3.1 million in ARPA funding transferred back to the General Fund for police vehicle purchases. The report notes that the city uses cash accounting during the year, with figures potentially changing significantly when moving to modified accrual accounting at year-end.

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The Spokane City Council held a special meeting on December 14, 2023, to consider agreements, resolutions, and ordinances through a Special Legislative Session. Key agenda items included approval of a revised agreement amendment with The Salvation Army for shelter operations at the Trent Resource and Assistance Center ($3,730,000 for December 2023 through April 2024), an agreement with Revive Counseling Spokane for shelter services ($100,000), and a service contract with Clean Energy Corp. for CNG site operations ($250,000). The meeting also addressed emergency ordinances related to city council redistricting procedures and interim zoning regulations for housing development.

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The City of Spokane City Council resumed in-person meetings as of September 25, 2023, held in City Council Chambers at City Hall, with virtual participation via WebEx available for most meetings. Public testimony sign-up occurs from 5:00-6:00 p.m. on meeting days, with speakers limited to three minutes for legislative items and two minutes during open forum, and strict decorum rules prohibiting clapping, cheering, booing, and outbursts. All meetings are streamed live on Channel 5 and online platforms, with specific WebEx call-in information provided for the week of September 25, 2023.

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The City of Spokane City Council held a study session on July 6, 2023, with all seven council members present to discuss four agenda items: Building Opportunity for Housing Comprehensive Plan Changes, South Logan Transit-Oriented Development Update, Municipal Law and Justice Coordinating Subcommittee Resolution, and Supplementary Budget Conversation. No formal actions were taken during the meeting, as all items were presented and discussed only. The meeting lasted approximately one hour and 39 minutes, adjourning at 12:49 p.m.

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The Spokane City Council's Public Infrastructure, Environment & Sustainability Committee met on March 27, 2023, to discuss a resolution requesting approval for the city to apply for $50,000 in grant funding from Washington State's Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) to support a feasibility study for a creative economy hub project led by Terrain. The meeting was held in a standing committee format with no legislative action taken, no public testimony accepted, and discussion limited to appropriate officials and staff.

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On December 14, 2022, the Swatara Township Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting where they recognized state representatives Sue Helm and Tom Mehaffie with proclamations for their service to the township following redistricting changes. The board also presented Life Saving Awards to police officers, firefighters, and paramedics who performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation that saved two patients' lives during medical emergencies in July 2021 and July 2022. A resident inquired about additional costs associated with an ordered fire utility truck.

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Mayor Nadine Woodward's 2023 proposed budget, presented November 2, 2022, addresses a $37 million revenue loss from the pandemic while forgoing a 1% property tax increase for household financial relief. The budget prioritizes people-focused investments including increased shelter space, homelessness services, public safety, sanitation, garbage collection, and workforce retention in a competitive labor market. Sales tax revenue is projected to increase 5.9% overall in 2023, though gains are not expected to continue due to anticipated recession.

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The City of Spokane resumed in-person City Council meetings on March 14, 2022, held in City Hall's Lower Level chambers, with virtual participation via WebEx available for all meetings except Executive Sessions. The notice provides WebEx call-in information and instructions for the week of June 13, 2022, including a 1:15 p.m. Committee Meeting, 3:30 p.m. Briefing Session, 6:00 p.m. Legislative Session, and Thursday Study Session, with public testimony sign-up available from 5:00–6:00 p.m. both in-person and virtually. The document also outlines rules of public decorum requiring a three-minute time limit for comments, prohibiting clapping, cheering, booing, and outbursts, and specifying that Open Forum discussions must relate to City affairs and exclude items on current or pending agendas.

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On April 25, 2022, the Spokane City Council held a briefing and administrative session where they approved the May 2, 2022 advance agenda by a 6-1 vote and suspended council rules to add items to the agenda. The council also considered Special Budget Ordinance C36195, which would increase appropriations in the American Rescue Plan Fund by $750,000 for additional funding needs related to The Centre (content cut off in document). The document is the official gazette containing meeting minutes, hearing notices, ordinances, and job postings from the City of Spokane.

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The Spokane Plan Commission held a meeting on March 22, 2017, at which members approved previous meeting minutes and received reports from City Council and Community Assembly liaisons regarding traffic calming concerns, historic home preservation, and joint planning efforts with the County. The agenda for the subsequent April 26, 2017 meeting included briefing sessions on comprehensive plan updates and commission business, followed by three workshops covering code amendments to the comprehensive plan process, the Yard Area Wide Plan, and MFTE re-authorization.

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This document establishes public decorum rules and speaking procedures for City Council meetings. The rules prohibit disruptive behavior such as clapping, cheering, booing, and outbursts during meetings, and limit public comments to three minutes per speaker with a restriction of one open forum appearance per month. Additionally, the document outlines Rule 5.4 governing public testimony on legislative agenda items, specifying that testimony is limited to three minutes per speaker unless the Chair determines less time is needed due to speaker volume, and clarifying that no testimony is taken on consent agenda items or procedural matters.

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The Spokane County Auditor's office operates an online Recorded Document Search portal providing public access to recorded documents in Spokane County, Washington. The recording office is located at 1116 W Broadway Ave, Spokane WA 99260, operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (except holidays), and can be reached at (509) 477-2270. The office publishes online images limited to Plat Maps, Binding Site Plans, Condominiums, Land Corner Records, Short Plats, and Surveys due to privacy concerns, though indexing information is available for all documents. Physical document copies may be obtained in person at the office's first-floor Recording Division, by mail, or by phone; copies cost $1.00 per page, with certified copies adding $2.00 per document and map copies priced at $5.00 for the first page and $3.00 for additional pages.

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Mayor Nadine Woodward's November 2, 2023 letter introducing Spokane's 2024 proposed budget emphasizes cautious economic optimism and a collaborative budgeting process that included community town halls and City Council meetings to identify priorities. The budget focuses on three main areas—public safety, housing and services, and supporting city workers—while implementing heightened spending scrutiny, organizational efficiencies, updated fee schedules, and strategic bridge funding. The proposal aims to balance immediate community needs with long-term fiscal sustainability and sets the foundation for continued efficiency improvements in future budgets.

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This Spokane County resolution cover sheet documents a proposal for a ballot measure scheduled for August 5, 2025, concerning the renewal and expansion of the Spokane Valley/Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer Protection Area. The measure requires a simple majority vote to pass and would authorize the county to establish fees for water withdrawal and on-site sewage disposal within the protection area, with revenues to fund comprehensive groundwater protection and management programs. Contact person Matt Folsom, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, and attorney Larry H. Haskell, Spokane County Prosecutor, are listed as responsible parties for the measure.

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