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City of Spokane
Community Update
Nov. 7, 2023
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In Woodward's Words
Mayor Woodward delivered her balanced 2024 proposed budget to the City Council Thursday, Nov. 2, relying on a combination of organizational efficiencies, updated costs of service delivery models, and bridge funding strategies for one-time expenditures. You can view the proposed budget on our website.
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Construction Update
Crews finished the concrete grind and overlay and joint repair project of the Maple Street Bridge late Thursday, Nov. 2. The project started Aug. 27 and was completed within the estimated 10-week timeframe. We are thrilled to have been able to replace the surface and also make critical joint repairs to give the bridge decades of life and safe travel.
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Work WITH Us during construction season:
- Allow for More Time and Patience
- Slow Down and Stay Alert
- Follow Designated Detours and Obey Speed Limits
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Your Vote Matters
Happy Election Day! Ballots are due today, Nov. 7 at 8 p.m.
Unofficial election results will be available at approximately 8:15 p.m. on Nov. 7.
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Veterans Day is Saturday
Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11. Here is what you need to know.
- On-street parking meters and kiosks will not require payment, but remember even when parking is free on holidays, all parking rules, including time limits, still apply.
- Solid Waste Services will proceed on a normal schedule.
- Waste to Energy Facility will be open.
- All Spokane Public Library branches are closed on Friday, Nov. 10 and Saturday, Nov. 11.
For more information visit our website!
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Leaf Pick-Up Is Underway
The City of Spokane has started leaf pickup activities on City streets. Leaf pickup is expected to continue until the middle of December. Our leaf pickup service is intended to remove only the leaves that naturally fall into the streets. Residents SHOULD NOT rake or blow leaves into the street. To view the schedule visit our website.
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Winter Is Coming!
City of Spokane Street Department is preparing for snow season and encourages the community to do the same. The community is urged to take time now to prepare for the winter snow removal season:
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Move your recreational vehicle, boat or trailer, and basketball hoops off the street and to a winter storage location for the snow season. As a reminder, RVs, boats, and trailers cannot exceed 24 hours of continuous on-street parking, according to Spokane Municipal Code.
- Make sure you have adequate snow shovels or a working snow blower. Consider buying some salt or sand.
- Arrange for service with a snow removal company if you don’t want to shovel yourself.
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Plan where to park throughout the snow season to make room for large equipment to clear the street. Residents are asked to park on the odd-numbered side of the street during snow season to leave a maximum amount of room for plows.
- Talk to your neighbors. Make sure you know who in your neighborhood might need help with shoveling or other winter work and offer to help. Consider signing up to volunteer for a community group that provides snow removal services for those in need.
Learn more on our website.
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Centers and Corridors Survey
The City’s Planning Department wants your feedback on the centers and corridors where you live, work and play. Please take a short Community Survey that is open through Sunday, Nov. 12. Learn more about the study on our website.
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15% Off Unlimited Ice Pass
Skate all you want, whenever you want with the Unlimited Ice Pass to the Numerica Skate Ribbon! Purchase a pass for yourself or as a gift for someone else and receive a 15% discount through the Unlimited Ice Passholder Preview Night on Friday, Nov. 17. Click here to buy a pass!
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Language Translation for Recreation Program Registration & Picnic Shelter Reservations
Now when you visit our online catalogue to register for a recreation program or reserve a picnic shelter you will have access to an enhanced feature. Google Translate instantly translates between English and 133 languages for our non-English speaking community. Visit www.SpokaneRec.org, and in the lower right corner of your screen you’ll see an option to “Select Language” from a drop-down list. (If accessing from a mobile device, first choose “desktop view” from the dropdown menu.)
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City Earns Governor’s Smart Communities Award
The City earned the Governor’s Smart Communities Award for the Smart Housing Strategies Category in the statewide competition organized by the Washington State Department of Commerce. 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 construction of more housing types. The award category recognizes creative plans, policies, programs and/or actions.
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Free Business Workshops Scheduled
Main Street America, a national network of neighborhoods and communities that helps revitalize older and historic commercial districts, and Grow with Google will offer a free virtual workshop for small businesses on Tuesday, Nov. 14. The live training includes how to connect with customers, sell more products online and improve business productivity. The Market Street and Sprague business districts in Spokane received state Main Street awards for projects those associations worked with the City on.
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Inaugural Spokane Neighborhood Summit
Saturday’s inaugural Spokane Neighborhood Summit organized by the City’s Office of Neighborhood Services was designed for Spokane neighbors to gather around community-identified priorities, learn together, and grow practices in their neighborhood councils. Local leaders presented topics relative to the needs of Spokane neighborhoods. The half-day event also featured resources to take home from a resource fair. Neighborhood Councils are independent organizations made up of residents who meet to maintain and improve the quality of life in Spokane, increase resident participation in local decision-making, and form an effective partnership between the City and neighborhood residents. There are 29 Neighborhood Councils within three districts recognized by the City.
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Become A Foster Parent
Join the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) in making a difference in Spokane County!
Every child deserves a loving and nurturing home, one that celebrates their unique heritage and provides a safe space for growth. That's where YOU come in! Together, we can build a more inclusive future for Spokane County. Are you ready to make a difference? Contact DCYF today!
Become a foster parent today!
Contact Gabriela Mendez at 509.407.7829 or Gabriela.Mendez@dcyf.wa.gov.
Follow Future Foster Parents of Washington on Facebook.
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City of Spokane Jobs
The City of Spokane is hiring! Check out our featured job of the week:
For a full list of job openings with the City of Spokane click here.
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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!
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Registration Open for Point-in-Time Count
Volunteer registration is open for the 2024 Point-in-Time Count, an annual census to collect data on the needs of people experiencing homelessness in Spokane County. The count runs from Tuesday, Jan. 23, to Saturday, Jan. 27, and three-hour shifts are available in the mornings and afternoons.
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Autumn Adventures: Unlimited Ice Passholder Preview Night
Join us on Friday, Nov. 17 (weather permitting) at the Numerica Skate Ribbon for an exclusive Unlimited Ice Passholder only skating event! This special opportunity includes free skate rentals and complimentary hot cocoa with treats.
Additional Unlimited Ice Passholder Perks:
- 15% discount at Riverfront Gifts
- Four complimentary Looff Carrousel tickets (value: $13)
- One complimentary buddy single-use admission ticket with skate rental (value: $16.90)
Unlimited Ice Pass Pricing (15% discount until Friday, Nov. 17):
- Adult (ages 13+): $33.11
- Youth (ages 3-12): $23.76
- Skate Rental Add-On: $16.11 (Only available with Unlimited Ice Pass purchase)
Purchase your Unlimited Ice Pass online or at the event and enjoy 15% off the regular price.
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On the Bright Side
Congratulations to Employee of the Quarter KayCee Downey! She did exceptional work on the Building Opportunity and Choices for All (BOCA) and Building Opportunity in Housing (BOH) initiatives that support housing choice in Spokane. These initiatives will certainly have a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families facing housing insecurity, and KayCee is truly deserving of this recognition. Thank you KayCee!
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