City Council Member, District 2
Term: 2024-2025
lnavarrete@spokanecity.org
Lili Navarrete and her family immigrated to Spokane from Mexico City in 1988. She has been living in District 2 for 34 years. Lili briefly attended Frances Scott Elementary, formerly known as Sheridan, but was later transferred to Stevens Elementary to participate in the English as a Second Language (ESL) program. After graduating from Ferris High School, she obtained a BA in International Affairs from Eastern Washington University, with minors in Economics and Business Administration.
Advocacy is central to her career. Lili was the Director of Public Affairs and Raíz at Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho for eight years, where she fought for reproductive rights, immigrants, and marginalized communities. Lili was the Vice President of the Hispanic Business/Professional Association and was appointed by Governor Inslee as a Commissioner on Hispanic Affairs in 2020.
Lili has been an active member of the Spokane Immigrant Rights Coalition and the Washington Immigration Solidarity Network. She played an instrumental role in the passing of the Reproductive Health Care Access For All Act and worked tirelessly to combat racial profiling in Spokane. In addition, Lili previously served as a commissioner for the Office of Police Ombudsman for District 2.
Aside from representing District 2, she also works as the Community Health Equity Organizer for WSU’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine and is the Chair of Health Equity for Nuestras Raices. Lili has owned restaurants in Spokane and Coeur d';Alene and holds a Washington State Cosmetology license.
Andres Grageda
agrageda@spokanecity.org
| Date | Description | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22/24 | Resolution 2024-0036 - Approving the 2024 Annual Action Plan component of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan for CDBG, HOME, and ESG grant programs and approval to enter into agreement with HUD and awarded organizations. Total anticipated grants revenue: $5,412,056. | Yea |
| 04/22/24 | Resolution 2024-0038 - Directing City of Spokane Planning Services to initiate climate planning that implements the requirements of HB 1181 as part of the periodic update by conducting community engagement, analyzing climate impacts, and developing and integrating climate goals and policies to build community resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. | Yea |
| 04/22/24 | Resolution 2024-0039 - To participate in the Smart Growth America Community Connectors Program to build local capacity and reconnect the 5th Avenue community in the East Central Neighborhood, and co-design projects alongside the most impacted communities for repairing the damage of divisive highway infrastructure | Yea |
| 04/22/24 | Resolution 2024-0040 - Appointing members to the Housing Action Subcommittee. | Yea |
| 04/22/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36507 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Accounting and Grants Fund 1) Decrease appropriation by $85,000. A) Of the decreased appropriation, $58,000 is removed solely from base wages. B) Of the decreased appropriation, $27,000 is removed solely from associated various employee benefits. 2) Increase appropriation by $85,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $85,000 is provided solely for contractual services. B) There is no increase in the appropriation level of the Accounting and Grants fund. | Yea |
| 04/22/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36508 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Miscellaneous Grants Fund 1) Decrease appropriation by $34,155. A) Of the decreased appropriation, $34,155 is removed solely from base wages for the AOC DVITC 2023-2024 grant. 2) Increase appropriation by $34,155. A) Of the increased appropriation, $34,155 is provided solely for professional services for the AOC DVITC 2023-2024 grant. | Yea |
| 04/22/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36509 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund 1) Increase appropriation by $300,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $300,000 is provided solely for election services provided by Spokane County in 2024. B) This is an increase to the overall appropriation level in the General Fund. | Yea |
| 04/22/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36510 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Fire/EMS Fund 1) Add one classified Social Response Manager position (from 1 to 2) in the CARES program. 2) Add two classified Mental Health Coordinator positions (from 0 to 2) in the CARES program. 3) Add one classified Clerk II position (from 0 to 0.5) in the CARES program. 4) Increase revenue by $500,000. A) Of the increased revenue, $500,000 is to be provided solely for interfund other general government services in the CARES program. 5) Increase appropriation by $500,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $291,200 is to be provided solely for base wages and associated employee benefits in the CARES | Yea |
| 04/22/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36511 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Miscellaneous Grants Fund 1) Increase revenue by $130,000. A) Of the increased revenue, $130,000 is provided solely for grant revenue from Smart Growth America. 2) Increase appropriation by $130,000 A) Of the increased appropriation, $130,000 is provided solely for contractual services. | Yea |
| 04/22/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36512 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Miscellaneous Grants Fund 1) Increase revenue by $420,000. A) Of the increased revenue, $420,000 is provided solely for grant revenue from the Department of Commerce. 2) Increase appropriation by $420,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $420,000 is provided solely for contractual services. | Yea |
| 04/15/24 | Ordinance C36505 - Amending Ordinance C33671 that vacated the east 15 feet of Lacey Street from Gordon Avenue to 620 feet south. | Yea |
| 04/15/24 | Resolution 2024-0034 - Declaring Huber Technology, Inc. (Denver, NC) a sole source provider and authorizing the purchase of parts, supplies and service for SE EscaMax Fine Screen and HydroPress Washer Compactor parts for the Riverside Park Water Reclamation Facility for a period of five (5) years for up to $1,100,000 without public bidding. | Yea |
| 04/15/24 | Resolution 2024-0035 - Approving indemnification and defense of employees of the City of Spokane (in the matter of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, Cause No. 2:23-cv-0262-TOR). | Yea |
| 04/15/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36506 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Various Funds to make grade and associated pay range changes for various positions (as more specifically described in the ordinance). | Yea |
| 04/08/24 | Ordinance C36504 - Altering the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, creating the Lodging Tax Advisory Program; amending sections 04.30.010 and 04.030.020 of the Spokane Municipal Code, and adding a new section to Chapter 04.30 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 04/08/24 | Resolution 2024-0033 - Approving the appointment of Arielle Anderson as the Director of Community, Housing, and Human Services for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 03/25/24 | Resolution 2024-0028 - Regarding the approval of year 2025 traffic calming applications and projects to be paid through the Traffic Calming Measures Fund. | Yea |
| 03/25/24 | Resolution 2024-0029 - Regarding applications to amend the City’s Comprehensive Plan and setting the annual Comprehensive Plan Work Program for 2024. | Yea |
| 03/25/24 | Resolution 2024-0030 - Approving settlement of Tatyanna Presnell-$300,000. | Yea |
| 03/25/24 | Resolution 2024-0031 - Adopting a plan to address the fentanyl and opiate overdose crisis in the City of Spokane and declaring that exigent circumstances exist that demand coordination of resources available between the City of Spokane and the State of Washington, in partnership with community organizations. | Yea |
| 03/25/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36503 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Urban Forestry Fund 1) Increase revenue by $2,000,000 A) Of the increased revenue, $2,000,000 is provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and disbursed by the United States Forest Service (USFS) as part of the United States Federal Government’s Inflation Reduction Act. 2) Increase appropriation by $2,000,000 A) Of the increased appropriation, $2,000,000 is provided solely for contractual services procured to plant and maintain trees in economically disadvantaged areas of the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 03/21/24 | Resolution 2024-0032 - Requesting the Spokane Transit Authority adopt a promotional "Expo '74 Free Fare" program to encourage regional participation in events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1974 World's Fair in Spokane. | Yea |
| 03/11/24 | Ordinance C36500 - Granting a non-exclusive franchise to use the public right-of-way to provide noncable telecommunications service to the public to Ziply Fiber, LLC, subject to certain conditions and duties as further provided. | Yea |
| 03/11/24 | Ordinance C36501 - Relating to the executive and administrative organization of the City, and amending SMC section 3.01A.315. | Yea |
| 03/11/24 | Ordinance C36502 - Relating to Pretreatment; amending SMC section 13.03A.0301; 13.03A.0408; 13.03A.0801; and 13.03A.1201; chapter 13.03A of the Spokane Municipal Code and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 03/11/24 | Resolution 2024-0027 - Regarding an update to Appendix “A” of the Public Rule for the City of Spokane Riverside Park Water Reclamation Facility & Industrial Pretreatment Program & Lab Analysis Fees. | Yea |
| 03/11/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36499 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund 1) Decrease appropriation by $80,000. A) Of the decreased appropriation, $80,000 is removed solely from contractual services in the Mayor’s Office for the emergency preparedness interlocal agreement with Spokane County. 2) Increase appropriation by $80,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $80,000 is provided solely for wages and benefits in the Legal Department due to the tentative agreement between the City of Spokane and the Local 270 Prosecuting Attorneys bargaining unit. B) There is no change to the overall appropriation level in the General Fund. | Yea |
| 03/04/24 | Ordinance C36497 - Concerning the definition of Public Parking Lot in Title 17, adding a new chapter 17C.415 to the Spokane Municipal Code (Interim Zoning Ordinance). | Yea |
| 03/04/24 | Resolution 2024-0023 - Adopting various amendments to the City Council’s Rules of Procedure. | Yea |
| 03/04/24 | Resolution 2024-0024 - Updating the appointments of City Council Members to boards, committees, and commissions for 2024. | Yea |
| 03/04/24 | Resolution 2024-0025 - Approving settlement of Maryann Bouttu-$100,000. | Yea |
| 03/04/24 | Resolution 2024-0026 - Declaring the Innovia Foundation a sole source for the providing of programming, coordination, and organization for the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the 1974 World’s Fair in Spokane, and authorizing a contract with the organization. | Yea |
| 02/26/24 | Ordinance C36485 - Relating to the regulation of special events and establishing a process allowing for expanded events, amending Section 10.39.040 (D) of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 02/26/24 | Resolution 2024-0022 - Expressing support for the operational actions to support the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center (Spokane Tech Hub). | Yea |
| 02/26/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36493 - Ordinance amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Fire Grants Misc Fund 1) Increase revenue by $1,503,000. A) Of the increased revenue, $1,503,000 is provided solely for grant reimbursement revenue from the Department of Natural Resources. 2) Increase appropriation by $1,503,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $1,500,000 is provided solely for contractual services. B) Of the increased appropriation, $3,000 is provided solely for supplies/equipment. and Fire/EMS Fund 1) Increase revenue by $75,000. A) Of the increased revenue, $25,000 is provided solely for fire protection and EMS. B) Of the increased revenue, $50,000 is provided solel | Yea |
| 02/26/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36494 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: American Rescue Plan Fund Reallocate the appropriation of $3,128,000 that was previously allocated for the purpose of the Municipal Court Justice Building. A) Of the reallocated appropriation, $3,128,000 is provided solely for an operating transfer-out to the Property Acquisition Police Fund for police vehicle purchase. That in the budget of Property Acquisition Police Fund and the budget annexed there to with reference to the Fund, the following changes to be made: 1) Increase revenue by $ 3,128,000. A) Of increased revenue, $3,128,000 is provided solely as an operating transfer-in from the American Rescue Plan | Yea |
| 02/26/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36495 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Miscellaneous Grants Fund 1) Increase revenue by $20,000. A) Of the increased revenue, $20,000 is provided solely for receipt of award from the Smith-Barbieri Progressive Fund on behalf of Municipal Court. 2) Increase appropriation by $20,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $3,000 is provided solely for operating supplies. B) Of the increased appropriation, $3,000 is provided solely for clothing. C) Of the increased appropriation, $14,000 is provided solely for miscellaneous services. | Yea |
| 02/26/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36496 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Building Services (DSC) Fund 1) Add one classified Plan Examiner position (from 5 to 6). 2) Increase the appropriation for a Plan Examiner position by $89,876. The appropriation provides budget authority for salary and benefits through the rest of the current fiscal year. A) This is an increase to the overall appropriation level in the Building Services (DSC) Fund. | Yea |
| 02/12/24 | Emergency Ordinance C36492 - Relating to Water-Wastewater and Water & Hydroelectric Department rates, amending SMC sections 13.035.500 and 13.04.2014 to chapters 13.035 and 13.04 of the Spokane Municipal Code and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 02/12/24 | Ordinance C36490 - Relating to the executive and administrative organization of the City, and amending SMC section 3.01A.340. (Changing “Innovation and Technology Services” to “Information Technology.”) | Yea |
| 02/12/24 | Resolution 2024-0020 - Declaring Waste Management Services (Graham Road Facility) (Medical Lake, WA) a sole-source provider and authorizing the City to enter into a contract for disposal of non-hazardous contaminated material from construction projects to be used on an “as needed” basis for a three year period (without public bidding)-approximately $300,000 maximum over the three-year period. | Yea |
| 02/12/24 | Resolution 2024-0021 - Authorizing the execution of the funding agreements between the City of Spokane and State of Washington, Department of Ecology for the Marion Hay Intertie and Nine Mile Sewer Re-Route Project. | Yea |
| 02/12/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36491 - Amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Management Information Systems (IT) fund 1) Increase revenue by $160,000. A) Of the increased revenue, $160,000 is provided solely for receipt of award from State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. 2) Increase appropriation by $160,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $22,000 is provided solely for contractual services. B) Of the increased appropriation, $138,000 is provided solely for capitalized computers and microprocessing equipment. | Yea |
| 02/05/24 | Ordinance C36454 - Relating to the waiver of certain permitting fees for solar energy systems and electric vehicle charging stations set forth in the Spokane Municipal Code and adding fees, amending SMC 08.02.031, SMC 08.02.034, SMC 15.05.040, and SMC 15.05.050. | Yea |
| 02/05/24 | Resolution 2024-0008 - Stating the Spokane City Council’s support for CITY OF SPOKANE MEASURE NO. 1 entitled, “LIBRARY OPERATIONS LEVY,” submitted by the Spokane City Council for the February 13, 2024 Special Election. | Yea |
| 02/05/24 | Resolution 2024-0016 - Stating the Spokane City Council’s support for CITY OF SPOKANE MEASURE NO. 2, entitled “Amendment to the City Charter Regarding City Council Redistricting Process,” submitted by the Spokane City Council for the February 13, 2024, Special Election. | Yea |
| 02/05/24 | Resolution 2024-0017 - Adopting updated business registration rules to administer and enforce the City’s business licenses and registrations and carry out the provisions of Chapter 8.01 SMC. | Yea |
| 02/05/24 | Resolution 2024-0018 - Approving settlement of Karen Fischer-$275,000. | Yea |
| 02/05/24 | Resolution 2024-0019 - Approving settlement of claims of Larry and Lois Collins-$135,000. | Yea |
| 02/05/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36488 - Carrying over from 2023 fiscal year and re-appropriating various funds for the use of certain departments and divisions of the City government and the budgeting of various outstanding grants, both revenues and expenses, of the City of Spokane, and thereby amending Ordinance No. C36467, passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled “An ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, declaring a public emergency, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage” under Section 16(D) of the City Charter as necessary for the immediate support of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Spokane, and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 02/05/24 | Special Budget Ordinance C36489 - Ordinance C36489 amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Management Information Systems (IT) fund 1) Increase revenue by $77,000. A) Of the increased revenue, $77,000 is provided solely for receipt of award from State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. 2) Increase appropriation by $77,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $17,000 is provided solely for contractual services. B) Of the increased appropriation, $60,000 is provided solely for capitalized computers and microprocessing equipment. | Yea |
| 01/29/24 | Emergency Ordinance C36487 - Emergency Ordinance C36487 concerning land use standards for centers and corridors, amending sections 17C.122.010 and 17C.122.030 of the Spokane Municipal Code, and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 01/29/24 | Ordinance C36483 - Relating to Water; amending section 13.04.2017 to chapter 13.04 of the Spokane Municipal Code (SMC); and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 01/29/24 | Ordinance C36484 - Relating to the establishment of a process to consider and act upon community members' concerns regarding City-owned property; adopting a new Chapter 18.10 to Title 18 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 01/29/24 | Resolution 2024-0015 - Recognizing the Final South Logan Transit-Oriented Development Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement as the coordinated framework and community vision for encouraging mixed-use, walkable places in the South Logan area. | Yea |
