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Bill Campbell highlights planning experience and economic growth priorities
Summary
Planning-commission member Bill Campbell told the council his planning experience and analytical approach would help balance continued growth with preserving community character; he supported efforts to grow the local economy and pursue infrastructure investments.
Bill Campbell, a local planning-commission member and applicant for a council seat, told the council he would bring an analytical, research-focused style to policy work and emphasized balancing growth with preserving housing and street safety. "I think in the long term, our compelling issue is to continue to grow our economy here, to not simply be a bedroom community of Spokane," Campbell said.
Campbell discussed his experience on the planning commission and his view that policies such as "missing middle" housing require careful study and adaptation. He flagged possible short-term sensitivity to changes in federal employment that could affect regional housing demand and said he would keep an eye on fiscal impacts. Campbell also expressed support for the city's safety initiatives and a new city building project as positive directions for the community.
