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City of Spokane
Community Update
Nov. 8, 2022
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In Woodward's Words
The City of Spokane is listening and learning from others.
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Today Is Election Day!
Ballot drop boxes close tonight at 8 p.m. For a full list of drop box locations visit the Spokane County Elections website.
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Veteran's Day Holiday
Veteran's Day is Friday, Nov. 11. Here is what you need to know:
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Garbage and recycling pickup will be on a normal schedule.
- On-street parking meters and kiosks will not require payment.
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City Hall and Waste to Energy Facility will be open.
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My Spokane 311 and Development Service Center employees will be available in person, by phone, or online.
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Spokane City's Municipal Court will not be available for walk-in customers but available by phone.
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Spokane Public Library branches will be closed.
For more information visit our website.
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Mayor Woodward Submits Balanced Priority-Based Budget
On Wednesday, Mayor Nadine Woodward finalized a balance priority-based 2023 budget that emphasizes the continuation of fundamental municipal services and focuses on the people in our neighborhoods, people who need shelter, and people in the organization who deliver services to the community. For more info visit our website.
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Division Street BRT Survey
Make your voice heard on how a Bus Rapid Transit line should look on the Division Street Corridor. Take the survey and/or attend an upcoming neighborhood meeting!
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Wednesday, Nov 9, 6 - 7:30 p.m. - Corbin Senior Activity Center
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Wednesday, Nov 9, 6:30 - 8 p.m. - West Central Community Center
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Thursday, Nov 10, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - The Gathering House
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Tuesday, Nov 15, 6 - 7 p.m. - Liberty Park Library
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Thursday, Nov 17, 7 - 8 p.m. - Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Click here to learn more.
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Spokane Neighborhood Leadership Academy
If you desire skills to equip you with becoming a leader in your neighborhood, consider the free, five-month Spokane Neighborhood Leadership Academy. This partnership between the City’s Office of Neighborhood Services and Gonzaga University is a great opportunity! Applications are due Wednesday, Nov. 30 for the upcoming session starting in late January. An information session is being held Monday, Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m. at the Northeast Community Center. Email Neigh.svcs@spokanecity.org for more information.
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South Logan Transit-Oriented Development
The South Logan TOD StoryMap was just launched online, and the community is invited to learn more! The StoryMap provides interactive information through a variety of mediums such as maps, videos, and images along with narrative text. Learn about the South Logan TOD Project, as well as the history of the Logan Neighborhood, the Spokane Transit Authority City Line route, and how to share your feedback.
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Council Recap
Council Member Lori Kinnear recaps the Monday, Nov. 7, Spokane City Council meeting.
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Street Crews Respond to Wind and Snow
City crews were busy responding with trees and limbs that came down in Friday night’s high winds and quickly transitioned to snow removal and winter maintenance. This week’s focus will include keeping an eye on arterials, hills, schools and hospital routes, while doing plowing in residential areas. Reminder to park on the odd side of the street and move RVs and other vehicles off the street for winter storage.
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Tell Us What You Know About Stormwater Runoff!
The City's Wastewater Department needs your help! Complete this survey by Tuesday, Nov. 15 to help contribute to community education about stormwater management.
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WA COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund
If you’re an immigrant living in Washington State, you aren’t eligible for federal stimulus funds or unemployment insurance due to your immigration status, and you’ve experienced hard times because of the COVID-19 pandemic, you can apply for the Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund. If your application is approved, you could receive a payment of at least $1,000.
The application is due Monday, Nov. 14.
To apply, visit www.immigrantreliefwa.org. If you need help with your application, you can contact one of the community organizations listed on the website, or contact APIC Spokane at 509-990-9207 or WIRF.apicspokane@gmail.com.
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Water Wise Tip
Get in-depth details into your water usage for only $24 with our rebate. Put a quick stop to leaks and track your conservation with Flume.
Visit www.flumewater.com/spokane
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City of Spokane Jobs
The City of Spokane is actively recruiting Supported Employment applicants. The Supported Employment application is on the City’s website and will remain open through Monday, Dec. 5. If you are a job seeker with a disability visit our website to apply!
If you have additional question please call the Civil Service Office at 509.625.6160.
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Coronavirus Information
COVID-19 Vaccines
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COVID-19 Testing Sites
Drive-up and walk-up COVID-19 testing sites are open to the community. These testing sites offer free testing and are open to anyone who is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or has recently been exposed to someone with COVID-19.
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Need Mental Health Help?
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 9-8-8
Contact 24/7: Frontier Crisis Line (877) 266-1818
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: (800) 273-8255
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!
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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.
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Resident Assistance
The impacts of COVID have created hardships for people in many ways. The City continues to connect residents with available and eligible resources.
Utility Assistance
There are Resident Assistance programs for emergency help to pay for City utility bills, which include charges for water, wastewater, stormwater and garbage collection. Interest-free payment plans are also available for residential and commercial customers.
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Rent Assistance
Due to a large volume of applications, emergency rent assistance application portals have paused accepting applications from city residents seeking rental assistance who do not have a current eviction notice.
The City continues to work with the Washington State Department of Commerce to identify potential new sources of emergency rent assistance funds for Spokane City tenants and landlords, but a timeline for re-opening the portals for members of the general public (LiveStories), households with children (Family Promise of Spokane), and members of the African-American and BIPOC community (Carl Maxey Center) is unclear.
City of Spokane residents with a current eviction notice still may receive assistance through the ERAP 2.0 program. In order to determine eligibility and the process for doing so, reach out to one of the City’s two Dispute Resolution Centers that are managing the local Eviction Resolution Pilot Program.
Overall, the two-year emergency rent assistance program has distributed about $33 million to more than 6,000 households.
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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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Bicycle Advisory Board
The Bicycle Advisory Board (BAB) envisions bicycle mobility as a tool to help improve the quality of life in Spokane by improving traffic safety, minimizing the consequences of traffic congestion, reducing household transportation costs, supporting equitable economic opportunity, and improving health outcomes.
Examples of BAB activities include:
- Developing project recommendations that carry out the Bicycle Master Plan,
- Leading bike rides to inspect existing biking conditions and recently completed projects,
- Providing input on City plans and transportation studies regarding the impacts of plans and policies on development of the bicycle transportation network,
- Reviewing and discussing new research and information related to best practices in bicycle transportation, and
- Reaching out to neighborhoods for input on bicycle-related plans, projects and programs.
Contributing to this group can be accomplished within an average of five to ten hours per month including attending meetings, networking and researching issues our community faces.
The Bicycle Advisory Board is currently accepting applications to fill two vacancies for a Citizen-At-Large and a Youth Member. Board positions are three-year terms. Candidates with diverse experiences riding a bicycle to school or the store, commuting to work, pedaling on local pathways for fun, biking to transit, riding e-bikes, touring, racing, mountain biking or any other type of bicycling are encouraged to apply.
Apply today to make a difference! Applications must be submitted to the Mayor’s Office by Friday, Dec. 2.
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Autumn Adventures: Paper Making Day
This Friday, Nov. 11, learn how to make new paper from old at Paper Making Day at the Mobius Discovery Center. Click here for event details.
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On the Bright Side
Congratulations to the Spokane Fire Department's Community Risk Reduction Manager (CRRM) Jamie McIntyre on being awarded Washington State's Fire Educator of the Year!
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