Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Spokane council votes to relocate John R. Monahan monument after years of debate and negotiated plan
Summary
Following public testimony from veterans, Pacific Islander community members and neighborhood residents, Spokane moved forward with a plan to relocate the John R. Monahan monument from the public right-of-way after council discussion about history, process and signage; some council members urged a fuller public fact-finding process.
The Spokane City Council approved a resolution authorizing relocation of the John R. Monahan monument from the public right-of-way after extended public comment and council debate about the statue's history and the process used to consider its future.
The resolution (20 25-31) authorizes removing the bronze figure and relocating it in coordination with family members and community stakeholders. Will Hewings, a downtown resident and U.S. Navy veteran, urged the council to preserve the statue but not hide it: "If you take it down, at least put it up," he said, referencing Monahan's military service. Other speakers, including members of the Pacific…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
