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Spokane staff present draft climate policies after focus‑group engagement; board readies Feb. vote
Summary
City staff reviewed Phase 2 focus‑group findings and a set of draft climate policies for integration into the comprehensive plan, highlighted new policy ideas on buildings, ecosystems, transportation and waste, and set timelines for a joint Plan Commission meeting (Feb. 20) and a CRSB vote (Feb. 12).
City planning staff presented draft climate policies and fresh engagement findings to the Spokane Climate Resilience & Sustainability Board on Jan. 8, saying focus groups and cross‑departmental review have shaped new policy ideas the board will consider before a planned Feb. 12 vote.
Lisa (staff lead) told the board the city conducted four Phase 2 focus groups (youth climate justice, food security and under‑resourced communities) in November and December and engaged about 35–40 participants. She said common themes included residents experiencing climate impacts as everyday well‑being issues, broad support for local climate leadership and education, and…
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