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Spokane council confirms Tom Williams as fire chief amid process concerns
Spokane City Council · January 13, 2026
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Summary
The City Council confirmed Tom Williams as Spokane Fire Department chief by a 5‑2 vote. Several council members praised his leadership but said they opposed the appointment because they prefer a national search and broader public input on major leadership hires.
The Spokane City Council voted to confirm Tom Williams as fire chief in a recorded vote that passed 5‑2.
Several council members praised Williams’ leadership and performance in the role, noting his experience and responsiveness. Council member McClitsky said he met with Williams and had no personal objections to…
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