Spokane City Council approved a package of resolutions and funding endorsements for homelessness and behavioral‑health related programs, including allocations for eviction prevention, inclement weather surge capacity beds, and scattered‑site shelter operations.
Several resolutions authorizing the execution of subrecipient contracts for CHHS (Community, Housing and Human Services) programs were on the agenda. A public commenter, John Alder, urged that the money be spent on low‑income housing and not on amenities such as recreational facilities, saying, "We wanna make sure all money is spent on low income housing." Several council members echoed the need to prioritize housing‑focused spending.
The council approved a resolution to enter into subrecipient contracts for inclement weather surge capacity beds. In council debate, member Cathcart expressed concern about including a low‑barrier component in transitional housing space and said she would continue to oppose combining different populations in a single facility. Other members thanked providers for stepping up to respond during extreme cold weather. The inclement weather surge capacity resolution passed 5–2.
A separate resolution authorizing scattered‑site shelter operations generated public comment and council concern about transparency and program design. Some council members expressed frustration about prior briefings and incomplete information; after debate the council approved the scattered‑site shelter resolution 5–2.
The council also approved an allocation for eviction homelessness prevention program funding covering fiscal years 2026–28. Several CHHS‑related endorsements and contracts were adopted according to the transcript (vote tallies recorded where provided).