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Neighborhood Updates

Nominate a Neighbor or Community Assembly Volunteer for one of the following awards! 

Nominations can be submitted online through Friday, Nov. 15. 

• "Spirit of the CA" Award": This is an acknowledgement of exceptional service to the Community Assembly (CA) and commitment to uphold the CAs purpose and values. Eligibility: Only CA representatives and alternate representatives are eligible for nominations in this category.
• "Good Neighbor Award": This is an acknowledgement of exceptional service to the Spokane Neighborhoods and commitment to uphold the Community Assembly's purpose and values. Eligibility: Neighborhood Council members and officers, CA representatives and alternate representatives, and CA liaisons are eligible for nominations in this category. 
• “Jeanette Harras Award”: Jeanette exemplified what a lifelong commitment to community organizing and meaningful community work looks like. As an instrumental member of the earliest days of Community Assembly, in addition to being a part of the Logan Neighborhood Council, she advocated for the needs of the entire Spokane community. Jeanette served on CA’s committees, worked with the City on community funding, and worked with fellow neighborhood leaders to inspire projects, cultivate enthusiasm, and engage in strategic thinking. Nominees of this award should exemplify a commitment to community involvement, selflessness, a desire to see meaningful, and positive impacts in the broader Spokane community.
• “Lifetime Achievement Award”: This award is presented to an individual who has devoted an extraordinary period of time to the CA and/or their neighborhood council over many years, marked by consistent high-quality work. It is generally presented at or near the end of the term of service.

Neighbors You Should Know

The video series will include short documentaries highlighting unique community stories of leaders untold. Nominate a leader from your neighborhood whose positive impact should be featured. Nominations can be submitted online through Friday, Dec. 6. Featured stories will be recorded by CityCable 5 and shared throughout 2025 as a part of the 25th Anniversary Celebration. 

Forensic Unit Tour

As part of this year’s Spokane Neighborhood Summit pre-event tours, residents learned how the Spokane Sheriff’s Forensic Unit helps local, state and federal law enforcement agencies solve crimes.

Spokane Neighborhood Leadership Academy

Want to make a difference in your neighborhood, but do not know where to begin? The Spokane Neighborhood Leadership Academy (SNLA) is now accepting applications for the 2025 cohort! SNLA is a five-month program designed to equip new and emerging neighborhood council leaders with knowledge, skills and resources to increase engagement and effectively address neighborhood priorities. Apply by Friday, Jan. 3, to be a part of the 2025 cohort! Click here for program details and to access the application.  

Asphalt Art

The Spokane Arts Asphalt Art Program in collaboration with the City of Spokane's Traffic Calming program converts parts of streets and crosswalks into public art installations, enriching local neighborhoods while providing a traffic calming solution.

Each District is given the opportunity to have two Asphalt Art crosswalks (example shown). Residents will be able to vote on one location within their District. Once voting is completed the two crosswalk locations with the most votes will move forward to the design process over the winter of 2024-2025 and be painted in 2025. The surveys will close on Saturday, Nov. 30.

Vote for the Asphalt Art crosswalk location in your District: 

• District 1
• District 2
• District 3

Aren't sure which District you live in? Click here for the map to search your address to find your Neighborhood Council and which District it is in. 

All neighborhood councils are eligible to receive an asphalt art traffic calming project to paint an intersection on a residential street. This pilot program ends in 2027 and the application process includes selecting and having the intersection approved, selecting an artist, and approving the design. The actual painting of the street process takes several months. So, if your neighborhood could benefit from this program, apply here. 

Want to see the completed projects? Find them at Joseph Ave. and Cook St. in Hillyard, 25th Ave. and Monroe St. by the Scoop in Manito-Cannon Hill, Third Ave. and Elm St. in Browne’s Addition, Pittsburg St. and Weile Ave. in Shiloh Hills, and Chestnut St. and Dean Ave. in West Central.

City Updates

State of Community Safety Town Hall

Mayor Lisa Brown and City of Spokane leadership will hold a “State of Community Safety” virtual town hall from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Updates on the findings of the CORE Plan pilot, results of the Community Safety Proposal, and the City of Spokane’s comprehensive plans to address housing, healthcare, and human services for those experiencing homelessness will be shared. A link to the Zoom meeting will be posted soon. Pre-submit your questions about community safety by clicking here. 

Explore "Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature".

A remarkable traveling exhibition from the National Library of Medicine (NLM), on display at Central Library now through Saturday, Nov. 16! This captivating display, accompanied by local curiosities from Petunia & Loomis and archival materials, delves into the timeless impact of Mary Shelley’s groundbreaking novel Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus.

Tom’s Turkey Drive

Tom's Turkey Drive is celebrating its 25th year and has teamed up with Second Harvest to help feed Spokane families. Meal distribution will be done by local food pantries in neighborhoods throughout Spokane. Sign-up at 2-harvest.org. If you are unable to sign up for a meal, please contact Second Harvest at 509-534-6678.

Know the Number Know which City service line to call when you need help.

• 9-1-1 emergency services and crimes in progress.
• 9-8-8 mental health crisis.
• 509-456-2233 Crime Check for non-emergency crimes.
• 3-1-1 for reporting City violations that are not criminal, like abandoned vehicles and graffiti.
• 2-1-1 social services.

Protect your vehicle from theft with the Club, Steering Wheel Lock

Free Car Clubs can be requested by contacting Cheyenne Gillespie, Crime Victim Advocate, at 509-625-4124 or victimadvocate@spokanepolice.org. Please be sure to give your name, phone number, vehicle make, model, and year. 

Snow is right around the corner!

Look for the City’s snow response plan in your November utility bill and use the winter prep checklist to get ready! Let’s get those RVs, trailers, boats, and basketball hoops moved off the streets. Make sure your shovels are out of storage, snow blower is working, and ice melt and sand are on hand. Make a plan for neighbors and family that need help now. Working together, we can make winter conditions better for everyone! The City of Spokane snow response information, including a live map of plow progress across the City, can be found at: https://my.spokanecity.org/streets/maintenance/snow-removal/.

Homeless Navigation Center

The Homeless Navigation Center recently launched as part of strategic move to a new shelter model. The navigation center, housed at the Cannon Street Shelter, is a specialized facility that provides temporary housing with comprehensive support services like mental health care, addiction treatment and housing placement to those experiencing homelessness.

Adopt A Neighbor

Join “Adopt A Neighbor” and Make Winter Brighter for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities!

Winter can be challenging, especially for older adults and individuals with disabilities who need help with snow removal. By adopting a neighbor, you’ll provide vital snow removal assistance during the 2024-2025 season. It’s easy to get involved! Contact Aging & Long Term Care at action@altcew.org or 509-960-7281 to join “Adopt A Neighbor” and create a warmer winter for those in need. 

Fall means that construction projects are wrapping up but potholes may be popping up. 

• Report potholes at myspokane311.org, through our mobile app My Spokane 311, or by calling 3-1-1 (509-755-2489). 
• For obstruction notices and detours visit: weekly obstruction notice.
• Speeding complaints, please call the Spokane Police Traffic Line at 509-625-4150.
• “Neighbors Drive 25” yard signs are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the MySpokane Customer Service, City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. and C.O.P.S. Shops. 

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!

Upcoming Community Assembly (CA) Meetings

• Community Assembly (CA): Meets the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m., in-person at The Hive, 2904 W. Sprague Ave.
• CA Admin Committee: Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m., hybrid (in-person, City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Sister City Conference Room, 1st floor or Zoom).
• CA Budget Committee: Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m., virtual on Zoom.
• CA Building Stronger Neighborhoods (BSN) Committee: Meets on the third Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. hybrid (The Hive, 2904 E. Sprague Ave. or Zoom).
• CA Communications (Comms) Committee: Meets the second Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Library, 906 W. Main Ave., Conference Room B, 3rd floor. 
• CA Community Development Committee: Does not have a regular meeting date and time, so please check the Neighborhood Calendar for meeting information. 
• CA Land Use Committee: Does not meet in November.
• CA Liaison Committee: Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m., in-person South Hill Library, 3424 S. Perry St. or Zoom).
• CA Pedestrian, Traffic and Transportation (PeTT) Committee: Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. virtually on Zoom. 
• CA Safety Committee: Meets in-person on the last Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at The Hive, 2904 W. Sprague Ave.

Meet the Staff

Community Engagement Programs Manager:

Pollyanne Birge pbirge@spokanecity.org or

509-625-6147

• Special Event Permit program
• ONS Liaison to: Audubon-Downriver, Comstock, Nevada-Heights, Peaceful Valley, Riverside, and North Indian Trail. 

Community Programs Coordinators:

Annie Deasy

adeasy@spokanecity.org or

509-625-6343

• Traffic Calming program, staff representative to Communications, Community Development (CA/CD), Liaison, and Pedestrian, Traffic and Transportation (PeTT) committees.
• ONS liaison to: Chief Garry Park, East Central, Lincoln Heights, Logan, Manito-Cannon Hill, Rockwood, Southgate, and West Hills.

Community Programs Coordinators, Continued:

Amber Groe

agroe@spokanecity.org or 509-625-6156

• Neighborhood Clean-up program, staff representative to Land Use, Building Stronger Neighborhoods (BSN), Neighborhood Safety Committee, and City Council/Neighborhood Town Halls.
• ONS liaison to: Bemiss, Cliff-Cannon, Five Mile Prairie, Hillyard, Latah-Hangman, Minnehaha, Shiloh Hills, West Central, and Whitman. 

Gabby Ryan

gryan@spokanecity.org or 509-625-6858

• Community Engagement Grant program, staff representative to Admin, Budget and Community Assembly/City Council committees.
• ONS liaison to: Balboa-South Indian Trail, Browne’s Addition, Emerson-Garfield, Grandview-Thorpe, North Hill, and Northwest.

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