Message from the Mayor

Hello from Olympia! I am at the Capitol this week to meet with state legislators to advocate for our community's priorities. These meetings have focused on both policy and budget related to housing, child care, and public safety. Good things are in the works and I am thankful to state legislators for their commitment to the City of Spokane. More to come!

Your City at Work

Mayor Brown's Transition Committees Present Priority Recommendations

Mayor Lisa Brown’s five transition committees presented their recommendations on opportunities for the Mayor’s first 100 days. You can read the recommendations on the City’s website. 

Gov. Inslee Presents Housing Initiative Award to City

Governor Jay Inslee presented the City with the Governor’s Smart Communities Award for the Smart Housing Strategies Category during a ceremony at Central Library. The City won the award for its Building Opportunity and Choices for All (BOCA) interim ordinance, approved in 2022 as a zoning program that modified residential zoning to accelerate the construction of more housing types.

Rogers High School Students Offer Input for Hillyard Subarea Plan

The City’s Planning Department recently visited with Rogers High School students to gather input for the Hillyard Subarea Plan. It was a great opportunity to involve students in shaping the future of their community. Read our blog post about the visit.

Record Number Of Permits In Spokane In Past Three Years

The year 2023 is worth celebrating in Spokane as the number of total permits processed, combined with 2021 and 2022, set all-time records for a three-year stretch. Looking at 2023 individually, there were also four residential building permit records at the City that were broken that continue to help address the need for more housing. Read our blog post that reflects on the activity in 2023 and peeks ahead at the highlights in 2024.

Council Recap

Council Member Jonathan Bingle recaps the Monday, Feb. 5, Spokane City Council meeting.

Follow Mayor Lisa Brown on Social Media

Follow Mayor Lisa Brown on Facebook, X, and Instagram to stay up to date on news from the Mayor’s office!

Second Harvest Mobile Market at Central Library

Starting this Friday, Feb. 9, the Spokane Public Library will host Second Harvest at Central Library one Friday every other month from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.! Free food items will be distributed, including an assortment of nonperishable and fresh items for anyone in need of food assistance. Click here for more info.

Learn Where Your Garbage Goes

The City is offering free public tours at Washington State’s only Waste to Energy Facility on Monday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Visitors will learn how garbage moves from the tipping floor to the claw, and then to the boiler. Explore where we burn trash at temperatures reaching 2,000 degrees then harness steam to generate enough electricity to power 13,000 homes! Reservations required.

Spokane Land Use Townhall

Learn about land use in Spokane at an upcoming townhall! At the townhall, we will discuss development, open spaces, and growth management. The townhall is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 22, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the West Central Community Center. Click here for more information.

Division Street Bus Rapid Transit Survey

There are many considerations when it comes to selecting the Division Street BRT station locations. Let Spokane Transit know your thoughts about the multi-year project that is currently in the design phase by taking their survey!

Your Vote Matters

Ballots for the Special Election are due next Tuesday, Feb. 13! Visit the Spokane County Elections website for a list of drop box locations.

Spokane Public Library Levy Presentation 

Spokane Public Schools 2024 Bond Presentation

City of Spokane Jobs

The City of Spokane is hiring! Check out our featured jobs of the week:



• Resource Conservation Manager
• Business Systems Analyst II
• Program Professional
• Deputy Fire Chief

For a full list of job openings with the City of Spokane click here.

Need Mental Health Help?

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 9-8-8

Contact Or Walk-In: Frontier Behavioral Health (509) 838-4651 ext 012082. 

Contact or Walk-In: Inland Northwest Behavioral Health (509) 992-1888

CHAS Health: (509) 444-8200

Excelsior Wellness Center: (509) 559-3100

Request Online Appointment

Help for children, adults and families is available via telehealth.

Teen Text and Chat Line: 844-814-TEEN (8336)

Free confidential safe place service available to any teen or young adult.

Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 9-8-8 then Press 1 or Text 838255

Need Resources? 

Call Washington 211 at 2-1-1 or (877) 211-9274 to speak to a local agent

Text your Zip Code to 898211 or email ew211@incontactmail.com

Apply for basic food assistance over the phone!

Access to resources online at: wa211.org

Sign-up for their Newsletter!

Need Access to Food?

Contact SNAP at (509) 319-3050 or SRTC@snapwa.org

Domestic Violence and

Child Abuse Prevention Resources

Prevention at Home Video Series

Trauma Recovery Services

Lutheran Community Services: (509) 747-8224

Intensive Behavioral Health, Victim Advocacy and Foster Care, are available.

Are you prepared in case of an emergency?

Check out the City’s Emergency Management page!

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!

CHHS Board Applications Due Feb. 9

The City’s Community, Housing and Human Services Board is accepting applications through Friday, Feb. 9, for four board member positions as well as a non-board member for its Evaluation and RFP Committee. For more information and to apply visit our website.

Winter Wonders: Lunar New Year Celebration

Mayor Lisa Brown accepted an original painting from the Spokane Chinese Association and renowned Chinese calligrapher and painter Master Wang Zong Ren. We look forward to Spokane Chinese Association’s 2024 Lunar New Year Celebration on Sunday, Feb. 18, 1-6 p.m. at the Fox Theater. 

On the Bright Side

Congratulations Riverfront Spokane on being awarded the "Best family-friendly spot" in the 2024 Best in BID Awards!

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