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Jasmine said local organizations such as Creole Resources are helping Haitian residents understand their rights and options. He highlighted the community’s contributions to Spokane’s economy and urged local leaders to stand by affected neighbors and “push for reconsideration.” “They've worked hard… they’re enriching all of our lives here in Spokane,” Jasmine said.

Why it matters: Changes to federal immigration policy can affect residents’ legal status, access to work authorization and eligibility for certain public benefits. Jasmine framed the issue in human terms and called for local support and outreach to help people navigate the change.

The interview did not specify the number of local residents affected or the precise next steps for federal or state action. Jasmine emphasized local assistance and advocacy by community groups and reiterated that outreach from the governor’s office aims to amplify constituents’ concerns.

Looking ahead: Jasmine asked leaders and community organizations to continue outreach and support while advocacy and legal options are pursued at the federal level.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025.03 | March Spotlight with Luc Jasmin III","oneSentenceSummary","Luke Jasmine III, a first‑generation Haitian American, urged support for Spokane's Haitian residents after federal action to rescind temporary protected status and praised local organizations helping affected families.","taxTitle","Spokane County, Washington","taxId",2643,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6126500,"County rep recalls 2023 Gray and Oregon Road fire response; credits state and federal coordination",117,612410,730125,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2668066-eb356a13da90ccbdabdda7bf8da35be7&start=612&end=730","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2668066-eb356a13da90ccbdabdda7bf8da35be7/thumbnail_612410.jpg","/articles/6126500/Spokane-County/Washington/County-rep-recalls-2023-Gray-and-Oregon-Road-fire-response-credits-state-and-federal-coordination","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6126500-a6c74b0dca0024d45623a1bc18eaeb9e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159154&Signature=oSeh8ZewGDBHqjv7QRYyum9SVGHMvWrBe27nSO~~GZiNIQyUon33HtWuvkBqsdWuMmo7W3r2ksmbPeadhsRqKv2soOI3TDkaQn5pg4NT6eO8LcoyqbfqUvaGlQJchd-VC7~BKHeA7ZOf6pwfQ4vQbZqJg28Nz0nZ~5-26FJGTuzLcAlGYHLPECvGpODrkiUmJP8NTvddY210nWkolrYlXzILLJ~-cummw2HsPnothToCoQD5ElWegKi9PRFcySj0wM7He2FHk5vAE6Hg5sryhj5864fVV61Hjt8z4HY3KwovztITNxsl5jA6utFW-JezQiqJD9HywlGbBz~DRSMCBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chris Jordan and Luke Jasmine III reviewed Spokane County’s response to the 2023 Gray and Oregon Road fires and described state and federal coordination that supported recovery efforts.

Jordan said the county quickly declared a state of emergency for the Elk and Medical Lake areas and worked with the governor’s office to brief state officials and unlock resources for debris removal and recovery. He credited work to secure federal disaster assistance with help from U.S. Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell and former Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers.

Jasmine recalled Gov. Jay Inslee returning from travel to be on the ground and said that a central role of his office is elevating issues to the governor and ensuring resources are deployed. “We were able to do things from debris removal to, I mean, whatever is needed to help folks,” Jasmine said.

Why it matters: Rapid coordination among county, state and federal officials affects the speed and scope of debris removal and recovery for residents affected by wildfires. Jordan emphasized continuing recovery work and the long road ahead.

The interview provided a retrospective account of response coordination; it did not announce new recovery funding or specific timelines for remaining work.

Looking ahead: Jordan and Jasmine said recovery will continue and that the governor’s office remains engaged in supporting county needs as they pursue federal disaster assistance and local rebuilding efforts.","Chris Jordan and Luke Jasmine III discussed the county's emergency response to the 2023 Gray and Oregon Road fires, state involvement and efforts to unlock federal disaster assistance with support from U.S. senators.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6126505,"County, governor’s office highlight behavioral health and opioid settlement work",104,1078870,1183774,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2668066-eb356a13da90ccbdabdda7bf8da35be7&start=1078&end=1183","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2668066-eb356a13da90ccbdabdda7bf8da35be7/thumbnail_1078870.jpg","/articles/6126505/Spokane-County/Washington/County-governors-office-highlight-behavioral-health-and-opioid-settlement-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6126505-daada99b88d308ea6304a6968c85a024/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159154&Signature=cW4y3nOnbnZ8c9818HH3KEB93Jy-AZCX0Ym~8Ibs7Zqc8nA24XNe-wRBIh3d5-wVWRY6JJLce2snH9CGX2u7XrZWKtlllZbz0wMVnaKqrZefIfijmEVxK8aFELwl6S4UCXprjC3PVwWgy0DopUTaUwhPQyAOvRyAr6HVMbiyt05I8uCDyxn0SF7awl--x1VYmi3xfP-pBEz1p8GVNkvrFlJ4TsOD9uwT2R7gWsltBePsedEGjuq9vgdWItNmqcn4WJFtYC4DgY2X8vxiEixgu7-VAabKVaf7RXw8~Rc3njQJECWUlV4LeuNbvdnveooj4Dja3XbMuqAMcMA4hsyU2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Spokane County Commissioner Chris Jordan and Luke Jasmine III discussed behavioral health and the state’s work on the opioid crisis during Spokane County Spotlight.

Jordan described county investments funded in part by opioid settlement dollars, saying the county is expanding treatment, providing housing and supports for families affected by prenatal drug exposure, and enlarging its crisis stabilization center with a 23‑hour crisis capacity. Jordan said Representative (first name not provided) is collaborating with the county on the legislative side for that expansion.

Jasmine praised Gov. Bob Ferguson’s focus on the opioid issue and said the administration and the new attorney general are working to ensure federal dollars and settlement funds reach the state’s programs. “They’re fighting every single day to make sure that those federal dollars are coming to support folks in our state,” Jasmine said.

Why it matters: Behavioral health services and use of opioid settlement funds affect treatment capacity and downstream services including housing and family supports. Jordan emphasized county‑level efforts to expand crisis services and partner with state representatives.

The interview did not include detailed dollar figures for the county’s investments or a timeline for the crisis center expansion beyond the description of a 23‑hour addition.

Looking ahead: Both speakers described ongoing coordination between county staff and the governor’s office to align settlement dollars and state resources with local service expansions.","The interview covered the governor’s focus on behavioral health and use of opioid settlement funds; Spokane County described local investments including treatment expansion and a crisis stabilization center addition.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6126511,"Ferguson administration seeks to protect homelessness investments amid $14 billion shortfall, regional rep says",87,888649,975765,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2668066-eb356a13da90ccbdabdda7bf8da35be7&start=888&end=975","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2668066-eb356a13da90ccbdabdda7bf8da35be7/thumbnail_888649.jpg","/articles/6126511/Spokane-County/Washington/Ferguson-administration-seeks-to-protect-homelessness-investments-amid-14-billion-shortfall-regional-rep-says","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6126511-fa71b35bdac76c2d365094ab6f91b211/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159154&Signature=llVhRL~7Ejja2D632WtTi1vvuaXl9Xu2i8pSra0Q3W1yV4eFPDwUOycdpcQNbh9PxcGyUdQPlyv9DvFAyjiHg4KIFsMRrgnkClcvkH3mq~LM7SgVF6BIYBqT7gxbDHtmOWv1~qIugQqzUui~JnNUMWyr2g8CH~JVNFp06GXSUfj9Bulf-z6wXLz2fPs1rFUhBFWX8BfNAzf0mcnpLUQdEhApynBIlfLIQdO320pQdCKsPlMukcPq-9DwkU-DOk7-3REGwAYnLzEuFM3WzVK8mLfAgILcq6ShSfqa-D12KUc1dpU7ShGPK55VJABEAWVGAMVJpYGLZgfd6PMX5HqBHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Gov. Bob Ferguson’s administration is asking the Legislature to consider roughly $4 billion in proposed savings while protecting homelessness and housing assistance, Luke Jasmine III told Spokane County Spotlight.

Jasmine, the governor’s Eastern Washington outreach representative, said Ferguson “recommended protecting all investments to address homelessness and housing assistance in the current biennium.” He framed homelessness and housing as a top constituent priority alongside public safety and K‑12 education.

Host Chris Jordan noted the scale of the state’s budget challenge, saying the governor inherited about a $14 billion projected deficit. Jasmine said the administration is engaging broadly with stakeholders and legislators to find tradeoffs and preserve key programs.

Why it matters: County programs that rely on state funding — including homelessness prevention, housing assistance and services for people at risk of losing housing — could be affected by how the legislature balances the budget. Jordan said Spokane County receives funds that the county invests in prevention and supportive services.

Jasmine said the administration is talking with communities across Eastern Washington to prioritize protections and that policy teams are evaluating agency proposals for cuts. “We have a $14,000,000,000 deficit,” Jasmine said in the interview, and added that agencies submitted ideas about where cuts could be made.

The conversation noted a February 27 announcement from the governor outlining proposed savings recommendations to the Legislature; Jasmine described a continued emphasis on housing, public safety and K‑12 investments while pursuing savings elsewhere.

Looking ahead: The governor’s recommendations will go to the Legislature for deliberation; local officials including county and city leaders will continue coordinating with the administration as budget decisions proceed.","Luke Jasmine III said Gov. Bob Ferguson recommended $4 billion in savings to the legislature and is seeking to protect homelessness and housing assistance; the state faces an estimated $14 billion budget deficit.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6126515,"Eastern Washington outreach rep urges bigger investment in childcare workforce",357,15115,372215,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2668066-eb356a13da90ccbdabdda7bf8da35be7&start=15&end=372","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2668066-eb356a13da90ccbdabdda7bf8da35be7/thumbnail_15115.jpg","/articles/6126515/Spokane-County/Washington/Eastern-Washington-outreach-rep-urges-bigger-investment-in-childcare-workforce","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6126515-238149163cca9854b03c04f0eabe049f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159154&Signature=R9gogn-Ye8pJmRu0zUtPfOu3h4K3IRA~MBVI2Io9JYX5RGtAazWMPYMSD00-8CziLPBZuTLos4vgHt7D~qc066QA~TIJR7xeLdIJ4bvovxySItX1sYegVcSVvDPXil00Hxzow7N15Kc7~FzOfPMXCIbuja21mgwaZhZs3iIRAKkxJ0FPqIiA8ikRv2xreo9ivDwOciUZiLWw4ERIU3JBrJCun0T26~rnM~NNHeaxAM59qv6TVLNRZoMJg1rvOEcnRgsx2TsMKORMTCsvHHQkbgVnnIZBcbbmIdUkJpvV~1Cb91Lc2FZizXYhEWvrhxCSZ8NWc0mX4HRMsfau1A5Rzw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Luke Jasmine III, Eastern Washington outreach representative for Gov. Bob Ferguson, told Spokane County Spotlight that Washington must increase investment in early learning and support the childcare workforce to help children and parents and bolster the regional economy.

Jasmine said early learning historically received a very small share of the state budget, noting that “we were point 4% of the state budget.” He added that the situation has improved somewhat since then: “I think we’re — we’re 2 now,” (referring to an increase in budget share), and said more investment is still needed to raise kindergarten readiness rates, which he said are roughly 65% statewide.

Why it matters: Childcare supports workforce participation and early childhood development. Jasmine, who co‑owns Parkview Early Learning Center and helped start the Washington Child Care Centers Association, said the region needs a “great childcare ecosystem” and coordinated action from local governments and nonprofit partners such as Priority Spokane.

Jasmine described how his work in classrooms and running a center exposed him to families’ broader needs — housing instability and food insecurity — and led to creation of the Northeast Youth and Family Services Center, which runs after‑school programs and a resource bank. “When you’re caring for people’s children, you really get an insight on their housing issues, their food insecurities,” Jasmine said.

Chris Jordan, Spokane County commissioner and host of the program, noted Priority Spokane has selected childcare as a focus area and said the county will continue to engage with regional partners. The interview emphasized collaboration among municipalities, county agencies and community groups to recruit and retain childcare workers, expand capacity and consider regulatory or incentive changes to increase supply.

Jasmine urged local leaders to keep “all be[ing] at the table” and applauded local nonprofit and county efforts to address food security and access as part of a broader childcare strategy.

Looking ahead: Both speakers framed childcare as a long‑term regional priority that will require sustained funding and cross‑sector coordination to increase capacity and kindergarten readiness.","Luke Jasmine III, Eastern Washington outreach representative for Gov. Bob Ferguson, said early learning has been underfunded and called for coordinated local and state action to expand child care and after‑school supports.","actionData","errors"]

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