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Council hears public support and concern as parks levy resolution is proposed for ballot
Summary
The Spokane City Council introduced a resolution proposing a 20-year property-tax levy to fund park improvements and increased maintenance, hearing public testimony both for the measure and critical of recent homelessness policy decisions.
The Spokane City Council introduced a resolution proposing a 20-year property-tax levy to fund park improvements and increased maintenance, hearing public testimony both for the measure and critical of recent homelessness policy decisions.
Resolution 2025-0026, described by staff at the meeting, would propose a levy "beginning in 2026 in an amount exceeding the limitations of chapter 84.55 RCW to provide funding for park improvements and safety citywide," and would ask the Spokane County Auditor to place the measure on the November ballot. Several residents spoke during public comment, and several council members described the proposal as a long-range investment in parks and neighborhoods.
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