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Spokane council swears in three members, appoints youth member and approves new fire chief

Spokane City Council · January 13, 2026
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Council President Betsy Wilkerson announced the swearing-in of three newly elected council members, the appointment of a youth member to the Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Board (name not specified), and the approval of Tom Williams as Spokane Fire Department chief.

Council President Betsy Wilkerson used the council's Jan. 12 recap to announce several personnel changes and a forthcoming special meeting. She said the city "had the privilege to host Judge Bridal Beggs to swear in our newly elected council members" and named Zapone, Telus and Dixon as the newly sworn members.

Wilkerson also announced the council appointed a youth board member to the Climate Resiliency and…

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