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Spokane council adds utility-tax package for first reading and schedules final vote
Summary
The Spokane City Council added a package of utility-tax ordinances for first reading Nov. 17 and moved final consideration to Nov. 24, 2025; council also adopted a related amendment to the local option transportation tax that will be taken up on Nov. 24. Several related ordinances were deferred to Dec. 8 for further review.
Spokane City Council members on Nov. 17 voted to add a package of ordinances that would extend the city—s utility tax and adjust utility rates, then set them for final consideration on Nov. 24, 2025.
Policy director Mr. Wright told the council the package includes an ordinance to extend the utility tax for another year at an additional half-percent and companion ordinances to change water, sewer and other utility rates. After discussion about timing and public testimony, the council voted to suspend rules and add ordinances C36811—C36815 for first reading and to…
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