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On Sunday evening, the 2025 Legislative Session came to a close with state lawmakers approving funding for various city and community priorities in Spokane. Lisa Gardner, the City Council Communications Director, expressed her pride in the work done by the Spokane City Council in collaboration with Mayor Brown, her administration, and community partners.
Council Member Paul Dillon also commended the efforts of the City Council, stating that there is much to celebrate from this legislative session. He specifically thanked local legislators, especially those representing the 3rd Legislative District, for prioritizing the needs of Spokane residents.
Among the notable funding highlights are an additional $51.7 million for the North Spokane Corridor (NSC) in the transportation budget, $2.271 million for Phase 2 of the Spokane River Centennial Trail renovation, and $750,000 for expansion of the Spokane Police Department's BLEA training center. Other important projects that received funding include housing and childcare initiatives by Northeast Public Development Authority ($350,000), noise mitigation along East-Central NSC ($300,000), a Fish Lake Trail connection ($1.0 million), and replacement of playgrounds and restrooms at Coeur d'Alene Park ($480,000).
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The Council and City administration are also celebrating two legislative victories with the passage of House Bill 1258 and Senate Bill 5558. House Bill 1258 ensures fair sharing of 911 excise tax revenue collected from Spokane residents for emergency dispatch services. This is significant as it allows Spokane Regional Emergency Communications (SREC) to set a deadline of January 1, 2026 for the City to establish its own 911 service. The bill promotes taxpayer fairness and strengthens the capabilities of Spokane's police and fire departments.
Senate Bill 5558 extends the deadline for comprehensive plan reviews under the Growth Management Act by six months. This extension will allow the City to incorporate critical climate and housing data, ensuring thorough public input and legislative scrutiny.
The Council credits their success this year to teamwork. Council Members, the Mayor, City staff, lobbyists, AFSCME Local 270, and other community partners worked together as a united force in Olympia. Their collaborative efforts, including testifying on bills, communicating with legislators, and rallying support from stakeholders, all played a significant role in the outcome.
For more information on the 2025 Legislative Priorities of the City of Spokane, visit their blog at https://my.spokanecity.org/news/stories/2025/01....
On Sunday evening, the 2025 Legislative Session came to a close with state lawmakers approving funding for various city and community priorities in Spokane. Lisa Gardner, the City Council Communications Director, expressed her pride in the work done by the Spokane City Council in collaboration with Mayor Brown, her administration, and community partners.
Council Member Paul Dillon also commended the efforts of the City Council, stating that there is much to celebrate from this legislative session. He specifically thanked local legislators, especially those representing the 3rd Legislative District, for prioritizing the needs of Spokane residents.
Among the notable funding highlights are an additional $51.7 million for the North Spokane Corridor (NSC) in the transportation budget, $2.271 million for Phase 2 of the Spokane River Centennial Trail renovation, and $750,000 for expansion of the Spokane Police Department's BLEA training center. Other important projects that received funding include housing and childcare initiatives by Northeast Public Development Authority ($350,000), noise mitigation along East-Central NSC ($300,000), a Fish Lake Trail connection ($1.0 million), and replacement of playgrounds and restrooms at Coeur d'Alene Park ($480,000).
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The Council and City administration are also celebrating two legislative victories with the passage of House Bill 1258 and Senate Bill 5558. House Bill 1258 ensures fair sharing of 911 excise tax revenue collected from Spokane residents for emergency dispatch services. This is significant as it allows Spokane Regional Emergency Communications (SREC) to set a deadline of January 1, 2026 for the City to establish its own 911 service. The bill promotes taxpayer fairness and strengthens the capabilities of Spokane's police and fire departments.
Senate Bill 5558 extends the deadline for comprehensive plan reviews under the Growth Management Act by six months. This extension will allow the City to incorporate critical climate and housing data, ensuring thorough public input and legislative scrutiny.
The Council credits their success this year to teamwork. Council Members, the Mayor, City staff, lobbyists, AFSCME Local 270, and other community partners worked together as a united force in Olympia. Their collaborative efforts, including testifying on bills, communicating with legislators, and rallying support from stakeholders, all played a significant role in the outcome.
For more information on the 2025 Legislative Priorities of the City of Spokane, visit their blog at https://my.spokanecity.org/news/stories/2025/01....
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