16:59 → 17:15(17s)
Chair (unidentified) called the strategic planning meeting to order at 09:00 and noted all five commissioners were present; meeting running late and staff to proceed. Staff member Chris (first heard at SEG 015) indicated intent to expedite the agenda.
Spokane County commissioners held a strategic planning meeting on Nov. 17, 2025. Staff reviewed federal priorities (SAMHSA, Medicaid, 9‑8‑8), asked for support on local project funding requests (Thorpe Road), the Spokane Conservation District presented a proposal to raise parcel rates and adopt an inflation clause, the Children's Waiting Room requested county funding to avoid closure, staff briefed on contract and grant cleanups and amendments, proposed code changes for animal control were discussed, and the board reviewed detention budget options and a Liberty Lake TIF extension slated for a later decision.
