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Spokane Valley council allows member comments after weeks of public concern over social‑media post
Summary
After public testimony from local faith leaders and residents urging inclusivity, Councilmember Yeager told the Spokane Valley City Council her post was intended to highlight human tragedies and not to divide the community; councilmembers and the city attorney discussed whether personal social‑media posts violate council conduct rules.
Councilmember Yeager addressed a wave of public concern at the Spokane Valley City Council meeting on Dec. 9, telling colleagues her social‑media post was meant to “highlight ongoing human tragedies” rather than to divide residents. The council had amended the agenda at the start of the meeting to allow personal council comments after community members asked for a formal response.
Why it matters: Several local faith leaders and residents used public comment to urge dialogue and healing. Lorraine Genevieve Haywood, a pastor and convener of local faith leaders, thanked Yeager and…
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