Authorized by and Date: As required by RCW 36.100, the SPFD was created by resolution of the Spokane City Council and Board of Spokane County Commissioners.
Mission Statement/Purpose: The Spokane Public Facilities District was created by the Washington State Legislature in 1989 for the sole purpose of acquisition, design, construction, and operation of the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena which opened in September of 1995. In May 2002, Spokane County voters overwhelmingly authorized the Regional Projects, including the expansion of the Spokane Convention Center, which opened in July 2006. The district is an independent municipal corporation. The tax revenues consist of 1/10 of 1% sales/use tax, a sales tax rebate, and a 2% hotel/motel tax in Spokane County.
Membership: The District is governed by a five-member Board, two of whom are appointed by the City Council, two appointed by the Board of Spokane County Commissioners, and one representing the hospitality industry in Spokane County, appointed by the other 4 members.
Terms: Members of the board of directors must serve four-year terms of office.
Meeting dates, agendas, and more facilities information can be found on the official PFD website at spokanepfd.org.
| Members | Appointment | Expiration | Position | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marty Dickinson, Chair | 01/01/2021 | 12/31/2024 | Board of County Commissioners Appointee | 1st Term |
| Paul Reed, Vice Chair | 10/15/2021 | 10/14/2025 | Board of County Commissioners Appointee | 1st Term |
| Ed Bruya | 10/05/2021 | 10/04/2025 | Citizen Member, Council Appointee | 1st Term |
| Harry Sladich | 01/14/2022 | 01/13/2026 | Lodging Industry Representative and Member of Spokane Hotel Motel Association | 1st Term |
| Cami Eakins | 08/29/2023 | 08/28/2027 | Citizen Member, Council Appointee | 1st Term |
No recent agendas or minutes found.
Staff Liaison
Stephanie Curran
Chief Executive Officer
scurran@spokanepfd.org
