City of Spokane
Community Update
October 5, 2021
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Mayor's Update
Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021
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For more information the draft 2022 budget and the upcoming workshops visit our website. |
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Council Recap
Monday, Oct. 4, 2021
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Indigenous Peoples Day Holiday
- Parking meters do not have to be plugged.
- Garbage pickup and curbside recycling will proceed on a normal schedule.
- Spokane City Council briefing session and legislative meeting will be held on their regular schedule.
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Illinois Avenue Improvements Survey
The City wants your help to select a design for bikeway improvements on Illinois Avenue between Cincinnati and Market Street. This survey will explore updated design concepts for these walking and bicycling improvements. The survey is open through Friday, Oct. 8! |
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Chestnut-Elm Greenway Survey
Share your feedback on routing and design options for a Neighborhood Greenway in the West Central Neighborhood. This project will focus on connecting the Centennial Trail to AM Cannon Park on Maxwell Avenue, on either Chestnut Street or Elm Street. The survey is open through Friday, Oct. 8! |
Thrive Spokane
THRIVE Spokane, the project to complete a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Spokane region, is well underway. Right now, the project is focusing on stakeholder engagement with a community survey to gather a wide range of flexible public participation. Read more about the project’s progress and ways that you can get involved at THRIVESpokane.org. |
Crime Prevention Tips
People looking to steal your belongings want easy, quick hit, covert targets. If you make your location more difficult to victimize, you’re much less likely to be a property crime victim. The Spokane Police Department has some tips.
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Local COVID-19 Data
For the most recent and local data on cases and outcomes, visit SRHD.org. Track State of Washington information with these interactive dashboards for updates. |
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All Washington Residents Age 12+ Eligible for Vaccine
All Washingtonians age 12 and up are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The Governor and the state Department of Health (DOH) have also prioritized equity issues to ensure vaccine access to populations disproportionately affected by the virus, including communities of color and low-income communities.
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Local Vaccination Distribution Information
Three COVID-19 vaccines have been approved, and are widely accessible throughout the state. Information on the vaccine and its distribution in Washington is found on the DOH website. Learn more details on the SRHD website.
State COVID-19 Information Hotline
1-800-525-0127 (press #)
- 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Mon.
- 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues. - Sun. and holidays
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CDC Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People
Currently authorized vaccines in the United States are highly effective at protecting vaccinated people against symptomatic and severe COVID-19. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published updated interim recommendations for people who have been fully vaccinated. Until more is known and vaccination coverage increases, some prevention measures will continue to be necessary for all people, regardless of vaccination status. |
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Need Access to Food?
Need Mental Health Help?
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
Help for children, adults and families is available via telehealth.
Veterans Crisis Line: (800) 273-8255
Need Resources?
Call Washington 211 at 2-1-1 or (866) 904-9060 to speak to a local agent
Apply for Basic Food assistance over the phone!
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Lutheran Community Services: (509) 747-8224
Intensive Behavioral Health, Victim Advocacy and Foster Care, are available.
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Utility Payment Options
We know that the pandemic has created economic hardship for many of the City’s utility customers. Assistance with monthly City utility bills for water, sewer, and solid waste is available during the COVID-19 pandemic:
Residential property owners as well as tenants can seek direct financial assistance through the City's U-Help program by calling 456-SNAP. Utility Billing can also provide interest-free payment plans for residential customers. More information.
Business owners with an active City of Spokane utility account, may qualify for a small business assistance utility bill deferral. More information.
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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 over 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 below and get involved!
Help us put the finishing touches on the restoration of the Vietnam Memorial in Riverfront Park! Thanks to the support of generous donors, restoration of the memorial and the surrounding area is nearly complete. We're looking for six volunteers to help place turf (grass) sod in the landscape area around the memorial.
Volunteers must have the ability to lift and place up to 20lbs for 2+ hours. Long pants and sturdy shoes as well as gloves are encouraged. Bring water and dress for current weather conditions.
Come help reduce the risk of fire on the Bluff. We need help thinning thick stands of ponderosa pine, and moving the debris to chipping piles. Please bring long sleeve shirts, pants, work gloves, and sturdy boots. Some tools will be provided.
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Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to benefitting our community through complex issues like affordable housing and human services? The vision of the Community, Housing, and Human Services Board is to provide opportunities that enhance the quality of life for Spokane’s extremely low to moderate income populations.
We are looking for three board members to join the team by the end of the year. Apply today to make a difference. Application deadline is Friday, Oct 22 and should be submitted to Mayor@spokanecity.org.
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Autumn Adventures: Fall Compost Fair
The Spokane County Master Composters/Recyclers are bringing their Fall Compost Fair to the public in a virtual event. Through a self-paced online format, county residents can get great home composting tips and earn a FREE compost bin! |
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On the Bright Side
Local veterans, businesses and individuals are stepping up to renovate the Vietnam Veteran Memorial in Riverfront Park.
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