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Residents press Spokane council on Sunset Bridge repairs, Latah area fire access and funding options
Summary
West Hills and Grandview‑Thorpe residents urged the council to prioritize repairs to the Sunset Bridge and coordinated infrastructure for the Latah/Grandview area; council members cited a $63 million repair estimate, WSDOT oversight, and charter limits on bonding while discussing tax increment financing and county coordination.
Residents from West Hills, Grandview‑Thorpe and other neighborhoods told the town hall they remain concerned about access, fire safety and infrastructure as new housing developments proceed near Latah and Sunset areas.
Robert Thompson, who spoke for West Hills Neighborhood Council, said the Sunset Bridge is "in major disrepair" and an "eyesore" and urged continued advocacy for repairs. A council member said the most recent figure they are citing for the repair need is $63,000,000 and that Spokane…
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