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Spokane council adopts grant-accepting SBOs and capital plan; parking tax decision delayed

Spokane City Council · November 18, 2025
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Summary

On Nov. 17, Spokane City Council adopted SBOs to accept grants for fire and police, approved the citywide capital improvement program and a proposal to sell surplus properties to bolster reserves, and postponed final action on a proposed commercial parking tax until Nov. 24.

Spokane City Council on Nov. 17 adopted several supplemental budget ordinances (SBOs) to accept grant dollars and reimbursements aimed at supporting both fire and law enforcement, the council announced in a brief recap.

Michael Cathcart, Spokane City Council representative for District 1, said the council also supported a resolution to emphasize “community days,” a new outreach strategy to invite community groups to City Hall and make staff available before…

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