“Council Members Discuss Community Policing Grant" January 23rd, 2026 Media Briefing

Spokane City Council · January 23, 2026

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Opening remarks and background on Jan. 15 vote

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Council President (reading opening remarks) thanked attendees, said the council held a Jan. 15 special legislative meeting to vote on a DOJ grant and reported that the vote was 5–2 to approve the grant and the 'million dollar' funding. He noted Council Member Dylan voted in support and that Chief Hall could not attend but provided a statement.

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Spokane City Council leaders defended a Jan. 15 5–2 vote to accept a roughly $1 million Department of Justice COPS hiring grant, stressing the city will comply with the Keep Washington Working Act and saying the grant will not change local immigration enforcement. Council members promised listening sessions and pledged continued oversight after community concerns about federal stipulations and information-sharing were raised.

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