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Spokane leaders lobby Olympia for repairs to the Fox Theatre
Summary
Spokane Council Member Jenny Plitsky and the Spokane Symphony's lead executive director traveled to Olympia this week to press state officials for repairs to the Fox Theatre, saying its marquee and signage — including a missing letter — need upgrades.
Spokane Council Member Jenny Plitsky and a representative of the Spokane Symphony visited Olympia this week to advocate for repairs to the Fox Theatre, saying the downtown venue needs work on its marquee and signage.
"We're advocating for updated repairs for the Fox," said the lead executive director of the Spokane Symphony. The speaker noted visible wear on the theater's signage and said "there's no 'O' on our sign," calling attention to the need for marquee and sign upgrades.
Plitsky said she traveled with Greater Spokane Incorporated and city business leaders to press for support. She introduced the Symphony representative before the remarks in Olympia.
The visit was described as advocacy rather than a formal request tied to a specific bill or funding vote; no motion, ordinance or formal action was recorded in the transcript. The speakers urged state attention to cultural infrastructure needs but did not specify funding sources, grant programs, or a timeline for repairs.
Next steps were not stated in the transcript. The outreach in Olympia represents local officials and arts leaders seeking state-level attention for repairs to a prominent Spokane cultural venue.
