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City of Spokane
Community Update
March 19, 2024
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Message from the Mayor
Spring is here and there is no better place to be than right here in Spokane. There is an endless list of things to do – spend the day at the golf course, visit the newly opened South Suspension Pedestrian Bridge, or take a walk through beautiful Riverfront Park. I encourage you to get outside and take advantage of all that our city has to offer!
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Mayor Signs Family Friendly Festivals Ordinance
Mayor Lisa Brown signed Council Member Zack Zappone and Council Member Paul Dillon’s Family Friendly Festivals Ordinance. This is the first ordinance, Mayor Brown has signed!
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Women of Achievement Luncheon
The YWCA's Women of Achievement luncheon was a great event honoring and celebrating the exceptional women who have made a significant difference in our city.
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Mayor Attends First-Ever Spokane Velocity Match
Great weekend in downtown Spokane! Mayor Lisa Brown enjoyed the St. Patrick’s Day parade before the march to the first-ever Spokane Velocity home match.
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South Suspension Pedestrian Bridge in Riverfront Park Re-Opened
The South Suspension Pedestrian Bridge at Riverfront Park is now open after renovations! Following its twin's 2021/2022 makeover, it boasts a new deck, updated steel beams, railings, and lighting. A fresh look for a historic Expo '74 landmark! Click here to learn more.
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Flume Smart Home Water Monitor
It’s Fix-A-Leak-Week, and Flume is on a mission to help catch water leaks big and small! That’s why the City has partnered with Flume Water to empower you to keep your home leak-free. City of Spokane residents can get Flume for just $34 (regularly $249)! This offer is available until Sunday, March 24. Click here to learn more.
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Welcome Mat Out for Expo'74 50th Celebration Guests
The 50th Anniversary of Expo '74 is almost here! The City of Spokane has been working on a number of projects to help make the celebration extra special, including the revitalization of several iconic Expo structures and the completion of the Great Gorge Loop Trail, providing spectacular new river views. Learn more about the Expo' 74 50th Celebration at www.expo50spokane.com
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Become A Master Composter/Recycler
Jessica shares three takeaways from her first Master Composter/Recycler class. Click here to read and follow along. The blog will be updated weekly!
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Vote for Riverfront Park as 2024's Best Riverwalk
Our very own Riverfront Park has been nominated for 'Best Riverwalk' in USA TODAY's 10 Best Readers' Choice! You can vote daily until the polls close on Monday, April 8, at 9 a.m. Cast your vote today!
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Planning Efforts Protect Pedestrians
Help the Spokane Regional Transportation Council identify locations that may need improvements. You can help our community reach the goal of zero fatalities on our roads by filling out the Regional Safety Action Plan survey. To learn more about the plan click here.
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Anderson Recommended As CHHS Director
Mayor Lisa Brown will recommend to the City Council at its Monday, April 8 meeting that Arielle Anderson, an experienced local public housing authority and human services professional as well as community collaborator, be appointed as the City’s Community, Housing and Human Service Department Director. Pending City Council confirmation, Anderson is expected to start at the City on Tuesday, April 9. She has been the Director of Housing Assistance for the Spokane Housing Authority since November 2021. Click here to learn more!
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Council Recap
Council Member Michael Cathcart recaps the Monday, March 18, Spokane City Council meeting.
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Learn Where Your Garbage Goes
The City is offering free Waste to Energy public tours during spring break! 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 and harness steam to generate enough electricity to power 13,000 homes!
Tours are:
- Monday, April 1, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
- Thursday, April 4, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Minors must accompanied by an adult and be 8 years or older. Small children and infants are not permitted. Reservation required.
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Funds To Become Available For Affordable Housing
The City’s Community, Housing, and Human Services Department is providing advance notice that an estimated $3,495,200 in federal funds through the 2024 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) for affordable housing development will be available to apply for from Monday, April 1 through Wednesday, May 1. The program is intended for affordable housing projects that are highly viable, cost-effective, project-ready (completed within 12 to 18 months), and that leverage additional funding from public and private sources. The Request for Proposals will be posted on the City website on Monday, April 1. Read the advance notice for more information.
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Survey Seeks Input On Emergency Shelters
An emergency shelter is a place for people to live temporarily when they cannot live in their previous residence. The City of Spokane seeks input from citizens throughout the region, agencies, and stakeholder groups on how you are affected and what services you would like to see offered. Information from a survey will be used to help inform future approaches to emergency shelters. The six-question survey closes Monday, April 1. Take the survey.
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Fair Housing Surveys, Session Avaliable
The City has contracted with Northwest Fair Housing Alliance to assist with the preparation of the 2024 Fair Housing Plan. The plan will be used to identify fair housing issues in Spokane and set goals to overcome barriers to fair housing. Information and public input sessions will be
- Tuesday, April 2, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St. Click here to attend virtually.
- Thursday, April 4, 12 to 1:30 p.m., The Hive, 2904 E. Sprague Ave. Click here to attend virtually.
Surveys are open through Sunday, April 7 for both housing consumers and their advocates as well as housing providers. Take a few minutes to complete a survey to provide input on your experience with fair housing in the City.
Contact Marley Hochendoner via email or phone if you have questions regarding the events, surveys, or the 2024 Fair Housing Plan.
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City of Spokane Jobs
The City of Spokane is hiring! Check out our featured jobs of the week:
For a full list of job openings with the City of Spokane click here.
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Easy 123
Follow these steps to apply with the City of Spokane! Have questions about our hiring process? Reach out to the Civil Service Department and we can help!
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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!
Applicants sought for West Quadrant Tax Increment Financing District Committee
The City of Spokane is seeking residents to help advise the City Council on the use of public tax increment funds in the West Quadrant Tax Increment Financing District (West Quadrant TIF), which encompasses a large part of the West Central neighborhood as well as part of the Riverside and Emerson/Garfield neighborhoods. The West Quadrant TIF funds certain public improvements in the district as well as permanent affordable housing. Read the press release for more information!
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Spring Dreams: Golf Course Openings
Great news for local golfers! The Creek at Qualchan, Esmeralda, and Downriver Golf Courses are open. Book a tee time at SpokaneGolf.org.
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On the Bright Side
February’s Building Permit Report included 45 single-family residential permits, making it the highest February since 2006 and the most of any month for more than two years. There were 17 multi-family projects proposed with 1,443 units proposed in review at the end of January. The largest project in February in terms of construction valuation in which a permit was issued was the Cambridge Apartment remodel at $1.5 million. It’s shaping up to be another banner year with increased housing opportunities. Click here to watch the permit report to City Council.
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