January 12th, 2026 Spokane City Council Legislative Meeting

Spokane City Council · January 13, 2026

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Oaths of office for newly elected council members

Announcement

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Judge Beggs administered the oath to newly elected council members Zachary Michael Zappone (District 3 position 2), Kate Tellis (District 2 position 2) and Sarah Dixit (District 1 position 2), who each stated an intention to represent all constituents. Several speakers noted the importance of governing for the whole city rather than narrow ideology. Audience applause and family remarks followed.

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Spokane City Council convened Jan. 12, 2026 for its first legislative meeting of the year. The council swore in newly elected members, issued a Martin Luther King Jr. proclamation, considered multiple appointments and ordinances, and heard extended public testimony — notably about a proposed $1 million DOJ COPS hiring grant that council deferred for further review.

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