Spokane City Council

Today, Spokane City Council had the distinct pleasure of welcoming the young ladies of SWAG (Strong Women Achieving Greatness). The ladies visited with Council Member Zack Zappone Council President Betsy Wilkerson and experienced their own mock legislative session. Their topic was dating ages starting at 16. The debate was rich in lived experiences, real-life examples, and scenarios on why it is good or bad. The ladies voted 5-2 that dating under 16 should be prohibited. Good job, ladies! 👏👏👏

Please note the following regarding Council Meetings

With continued hot and dry conditions in our region, flows in the Spokane River have dropped below 1,000 cubic feet per second (cfs), and the City of Spokane is calling on citizens to implement additional water conservation measures.

The measures are part of a City ordinance passed in 2022. The ordinance details two levels of water conservation and prioritizes responsible water use to protect the river and the Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer. For more information visit the following link https://my.spokanecity.org/publicworks/water/water-wise-spokane/watering-rules-and-drought-response-measures/

Reminder: Regularly Scheduled Study Session has been canceled for Thursday, July 25th.

This is the Testimony Sign-Up Form for the Spokane City
Council's 6:00 p.m. Legislative Session on Monday, July 22, 2024. This form will open by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024, and close at 6:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting.

Spokane City Council Testimony Sign Up Form This is the Testimony Sign Up Form for the Spokane City Council's 6:00 p.m. Legislative Session on Monday, June 24, 2024. This form will open by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024 and close at 6:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. Use this form to sign up to give testimony to Spokane City Council on...

The City of Spokane has added a free evening swim option at three pools for this Saturday only and will again expand library hours at some locations this weekend as high temperatures remain in the National Weather Service forecast.

Expanded Spokane Public Library hours will be at Shadle Park until 7 p.m. on Saturday, and Liberty Park, Indian Trail and Central until 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Spokane Parks pools host free open swimming Monday – Saturday, 1 – 4 p.m. at all six aquatic centers. Free evening swim sessions from 6 - 8:30 p.m. rotate by day/location. This Saturday an additional free evening swim will be added at A.M. Cannon, Comstock, and Shadle pools.

Details: https://my.spokanecity.org/news/releases/2024/07/19/city-adds-evening-swim-to-cooling-resources-library-hours-expanding/

Midway through 2024, Council President Betsy Wilkerson gives us a look at Council work in the Midyear review

Mid Year Review with Council President Betsy Wilkerson This is "Mid Year Review with Council President Betsy Wilkerson" by Spokane City Council on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who…

The City of Spokane continues to offer cooling resources to all residents in need as high temperatures remain in the extended forecast.

City Continues to Offer Cooling Resources The City of Spokane continues to offer cooling resources to all residents in need as high temperatures remain in the extended forecast.

As a reminder, please submit your feedback on Legislative items via our Council Consideration page at the link below

Council Consideration Learn about the upcoming ordinances/resolutions that the Spokane City Council will consider at their next meeting and send us your comments.

This is the Testimony Sign-Up Form for the Spokane City
Council's 6:00 p.m. Legislative Session on Monday, July 15, 2024. This form will open by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024, and close at 6:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting

Spokane City Council Testimony Sign Up Form This is the Testimony Sign Up Form for the Spokane City Council's 6:00 p.m. Legislative Session on Monday, June 24, 2024. This form will open by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024 and close at 6:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. Use this form to sign up to give testimony to Spokane City Council on...

Mayor Lisa Brown is happy to announce Kevin Hall as the new Chief of the City of Spokane Police Department. From public feedback to department personnel, it was clear our community wants a leader who demonstrates character, integrity, and accountability, brings best practices to the department, and is dedicated to the safety of everyone in our community. Chief Hall is that leader and I am grateful that he has agreed to serve in this role. https://my.spokanecity.org/news/releases/2024/07/11/kevin-hall-selected-as-new-spokane-police-chief/

It's July, and Council President Betsy Wilkerson has a Midyear review with updates, news, and the latest action made by the Council in 2024

Council President-Mid-Year Review Spokane City Council Mid-Year Review

Still time to submit feedback before the July 8 Legislative Session. Click the link below

Council Consideration Learn about the upcoming ordinances/resolutions that the Spokane City Council will consider at their next meeting and send us your comments.

Help your landscape thrive and keep the Spokane River healthy with this every other day watering schedule! 🌿💧

💧 Turn irrigation off between 10 AM - 6 PM.
🏡 Odd addresses water on odd days; even addresses water on even days.
🌱 Take Mondays off.

This schedule promotes root growth, boosts plant resilience, reduces water demand, and protects our precious water resources during summer's hottest months. Let's grow green and save blue together! 🌍💚

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NINE neighborhood councils are meeting this week! Visit our neighborhood calendar for all the details. http://bit.ly/3JwR4wb