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Council tables Spokane County climate element for comprehensive plan to Feb. 4

City of Deer Park City Council · January 21, 2026
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Summary

Spokane County presented a revised climate element; Councilmember Jason Upchurch asked for language changes to avoid obligating the city, and the council voted 7-0 to table the item to the Feb. 4, 2026 meeting.

Spokane County staff member Graham Zickefoose presented a revised climate element intended for incorporation into Deer Park’s comprehensive plan. Dan Pratt introduced the presentation and Zickefoose described the revised (paired-down) version of the climate element.

Councilmember Jason Upchurch said he wanted some of the language amended so the city would not be obliged by the proposed wording. Councilmember Upchurch moved to table the climate element to the Feb. 4, 2026 council meeting; Councilmember Chase Vining seconded and the motion carried 7-0.