Council adopts amendment renaming eviction diversion program to 'eviction prevention' and clarifies resources

Jan 27, 2026

Council approved a Klitsky-Cathcart amendment to change terminology in Ordinance C36808, replacing 'eviction diversion' with 'eviction prevention,' clarifying funding contingencies and pointing to eviction court mediation resources.

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The Spokane City Council approved an amendment to Ordinance C36808 that changes program language from "eviction diversion" to "eviction prevention" and clarifies how services will be handled if funding is unavailable.

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