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Media Statements for 2022

December

City Focused on Getting People Out of the Weather

Dec. 12 at 1:55 p.m. - Additions to night-by-night inventory intended as bridge to permanent housing

November

Council Ignores Redistricting Board, Community

Nov. 8 at 9:09 a.m. - Members replace board, community recommendation with self-serving choice

October

CM Cathcart Issues Opposition Statement on Proposed Tax Increase

Oct. 18 at 8:11 a.m. - The Spokane City Council’s proposal to increase taxes across Spokane is misguided during this time of inflation and looming recession.

Mayor Issues Statement about Funding Concerns

Oct. 10 at 2:58 p.m. - Mayor Issues Statement about Funding Concerns

September

Mayor Issues Statement about State Comments

Sept. 2 at 2:39 p.m. - Community conversation is ‘about public health and safety’

August

Mayor Calls for End to Legislated Lawlessness

Aug. 3 at 2:48 p.m. - Spokane police officer injured by gunfire for the second time this summer

July

Statement from the Mayor’s Office Regarding Tent on WSDOT Property

July 29 at 4:56 p.m. - Mayor’s Office released statement regarding large tent on WSDOT property in east Spokane.

Statement from the Office of Council Member Zack Zappone

July 26 at 8:11 a.m. - This resolution makes it clear that abortion is and continues to be legal in Spokane.

May

Woodward Issues Statement on Interim Zoning

May 17 at 8:05 a.m. - Designation allows for shelter operation in heavy industrial zones

February

Council Members Stratton, Zappone Issue Statements Regarding Censure

Feb. 1 at 8:53 a.m. - Council Members Stratton and Zappone have issued statements regarding resolutions to formally censure Council Member Jonathan Bingle.