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Spokane police oversight commission votes to draft letter opposing 'House Bill 22 20' and reviews monthly reports
Summary
At its Jan. 20, 2026 meeting Commissioner Jenny Rose said the City of Spokane Office of Police Ombudsman Commission reviewed November and December reports, discussed an MOU and a June 11 closing report, and passed a motion to draft an opposition letter to 'House Bill 22 20.'
Commissioner Jenny Rose said the City of Spokane Office of Police Ombudsman Commission on Jan. 20, 2026 voted to draft a letter opposing "House Bill 22 20," and reviewed routine oversight business including recent monthly reports, an MOU update and plans for an annual report.
The action on the bill was announced by Commissioner Jenny Rose, who stated, "We've passed a motion to write a letter, from the commission in opposition of this house bill." The meeting record did not identify who moved or seconded the motion and did not include a vote tally in the transcript.
Why it matters: the commission serves as a local oversight body for police oversight matters in Spokane. A formal letter from the commission opposing pending state legislation signals the body's position to legislators and the public, though the transcript does not specify the bill's provisions or how the commission's letter will be circulated.
Other business: the commission reviewed Office of Police Ombudsman monthly reports for November and December presented with OPL staff member Bartlow; discussed an MOU update and preparation of a closing report related to events on June 11; and named a subcommittee to draft the commission's annual report, with "commissioner Jasmine" and "commissioner McCollum" identified as members of that subcommittee. Commissioner Rose also reported ongoing recruitment to fill a current commissioner vacancy.
Media and outreach: commissioners discussed recent media exposure involving Channel 5 and social media. The commission invited the public to its next meeting on Feb. 17, 2026 at City Hall at 5:30 p.m. and noted a Facebook page for updates.
Votes at a glance
- Motion: "Write a letter from the commission in opposition of this house bill." Mover: not specified. Second: not specified. Vote tally: not specified in the transcript. Outcome: approved (motion reported as 'passed' in the meeting).
