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Motion to fast-track Prop 1 reimplementation fails after divided council debate
Summary
Council debated reimplementing Prop 1 after a court set aside the original action. Supporters urged quick reauthorization to reflect voter intent; opponents said the item needs more process and input from police leadership. A motion to suspend rules and add the ordinance to first reading failed.
Spokane City Council members debated whether to reimplement “Prop 1” immediately after a recent court ruling set aside the earlier administrative implementation. Supporters argued rapid action would restore a widely supported voter-approved measure; opponents urged following normal process and obtaining input from police leadership.
Council member Kecker moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance (identified in the meeting as…
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