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City of Spokane
Community Update
September 24, 2024
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Message from the Mayor
The City of Spokane is proposing a Community Safety Sales Tax to fund new investments for the Spokane Fire Department, Spokane Police Department, Office of Police Ombuds, and Spokane Municipal Court. The proposal is expected to cost $1 for every $1,000 residents and visitors spend in the City, with several necessities like food, prescription drugs, and rent exempted.
Click here to learn more about the Community Safety Sales Tax proposal.
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Street Maintenance Matters
Maintaining 2,200 lane miles in a freeze-thaw climate requires strategy and that is why the City has a Six-Year Comprehensive Streets Plan. Some of the things we do to prevent pavement deterioration are crack sealing, chip sealing, and grind and overlay maintenance. For example, when we fill cracks in the pavement, water is less likely to fill them in, freeze, expand, and thaw again creating potholes or worse damage. Learn more about street condition ratings, pavement management, and repair here!
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Take A Pass On Driving Fast: Speeding Actually Slows You Down
Speeding endangers you, your loved ones, and everyone else on the road. As students head back to school, the City of Spokane, Spokane Police Department, and Spokane Public Schools want to remind drivers to help them get there and home safely by staying alert. Click here for more safety tips.
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Division Street Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Pilot
Join the Division Street TOD Pilot team for an upcoming listening session. We want to hear your thoughts about the future of land use and development along the Division Street corridor. Click here for more information.
Date & Time: Thursday, Sept. 26, 5 - 7 p.m.
Location: Natural Grocers, 4603 N. Division St.
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Election Integrity with Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton
Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton speaks with the Rotary Club about election integrity. Click here to watch the full presentation.
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City Returns to Level 1 Water Restrictions
River levels are recovering and are now over the 1,000 cubic feet per second minimum level. This moves the Drought Response Ordinance Measure back to Level 1. Remember, with cooler nights and shorter days in September, your landscape needs less water, so you can reduce your irrigation run-time and frequency. It’s also the perfect time to aerate, setting the stage for a healthier, more resilient lawn come spring. Learn more at WaterWiseSpokane.org.
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Water Wise Tip: Ditch the Lawn
Trade in that thirsty lawn for drought-tolerant plants! Let's ditch some turf, reduce your water bill, and beautify our properties. For more tips visit WaterWiseSpokane.org.
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Council Recap
Council Member Michael Cathcart recaps the Monday, Sept. 23, Spokane City Council meeting.
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Battery Smart Spokane
Properly disposing of lithium-ion batteries prevents fires! In the City of Spokane, batteries may be put in a clear plastic bag and placed on top of your blue recycling cart. For more tips on disposing lithium-ion batteries read this Battery Smart Spokane blog.
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September is Suicide Prevention Month
If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here. They understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, 988 Lifeline's caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.
Click here for a quick guide to help you “Know the Number” to call based on the assistance you need
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UHelp Program Needs Assistance
In 2013, the City of Spokane began a program to support households who qualify with one-time emergency financial assistance to help pay for their City utility bills, which includes charges for water, wastewater, stormwater, and garbage collection. The UHelp program is funded through donations with a dollar-for-dollar match provided by a designated Public Works fund of up to $50,000 each year. To continue to serve the need moving forward, more donations are needed.
You can donate online, by phone, or by mail. Click here to learn more about the UHelp program.
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Community Needs Survey
The Consolidated Plan is a five-year strategic plan that governs the administration of federal funding appropriated for housing and community development activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons. The City of Spokane will receive approximately $22 million in federal funding from 2025-2029. Take this survey to help us capture the needs of our community and how to prioritize funding.
The City of Spokane and Spokane County will hold a joint stakeholder meeting next Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the Northeast Community Center. Click here for all the details.
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Bicycle Survey Part of Designation Process
The City reapplied for Bicycle Friendly Community status from the League of American Bicyclists. As part of the review process, the League wants your input on bicycling in Spokane. If you’ve ever biked here, please take a minute to complete a survey before Tuesday, Oct. 15.
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Spokane Rewards. Spokane Solves. Spokane Gives
The City of Spokane is a great place to combine community support with expertise. There are more than 30 boards, commissions, and committees made up of volunteers who help shape our community. If you have one day a year, or one day a week, there is an opportunity for you. Pick your passion and get involved!
Join the Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board!
Join the Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board and help Spokane meet its sustainability and climate goals! The purpose of the Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board is to provide advice and recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and community on the actions necessary to achieve the community’s sustainability and climate goals consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Sustainability Action Plan, environmental stewardship policies of the City as adopted by the City Council, and within the requirements and parameters set forth in state law. Click here to apply!
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Autumn Adventures: Touch-A-Truck 2024
Join the Junior League of Spokane for Touch-A-Truck 2024, where the excitement is bigger than ever! This family-friendly event is Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Spokane Community College. Climb aboard, honk the horns, and meet the heroes behind these incredible machines who keep Spokane running smoothly. For more details click here.
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On The Bright Side
Visit the new Bird Garden & Pollinator Meadow at Indian Trail Library! The library transformed its lawn into a shared space for birds, bees, butterflies, and our community.
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