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Residents press council on EV pickups, traffic safety, and homelessness during open forum
Summary
During open forum, residents criticized a proposed EV pickup purchase, urged traffic calming on the Maple Street Bridge citing 90 collisions since 2021, and described gaps in Navigation Center shelter services; speakers also raised international humanitarian concerns and demanded accountability.
Spokane — During open forum at the Spokane City Council's legislative session, several residents addressed the council with concerns ranging from city vehicle procurement to neighborhood safety and homelessness services.
Will Huling, who identified himself as a downtown Spokane resident, urged the council to oppose a proposed purchase of Chevrolet Silverado EV pickup trucks, calling the cost "outrageous" and saying taxpayers should not pay for "overpriced vehicles." Huling cited comparative base prices during his comments and said the city "cannot afford wasteful spending." The council proceeded with consent-agenda voting; one…
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