January 14th, 2026 Special Study Session on Council Rules

Spokane City Council · January 15, 2026

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Opening and presenters introduced

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Council President opened the special meeting and introduced the presenters: policy director Mr. Wright and office director Mr. Jacoby, who will lead a review of proposed rules changes for 2026 and the materials (2-page summary and redline) provided to the body.

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Staff presented proposed amendments to Spokane City Council rules for 2026 covering agenda naming, sponsorship rules, amendment deadlines (including a Friday-before-final budget amendment window), limits on last-minute substitutions, suspension-of-rules procedure, public-testimony rules, committee presentations, and incorporation of new council staffing provisions; councilmembers asked for clarifications and flagged topics for legal/finance follow-up.

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