Investing in a safer Spokane for all
City of Spokane residents interested in learning more about the Community Safety Sales Tax proposal are invited to join Mayor Lisa Brown for an upcoming virtual town hall.
Wednesday, October 16th, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
The City of Spokane is proposing a Community Safety Sales Tax to fund new investments for Spokane Fire, Spokane Police, the Office of the Police Ombuds, and Spokane Municipal Court. If approved, this sales tax would generate an estimated $6.5 million annually for the City of Spokane through 2035. Money generated would be placed in a dedicated Community Safety Fund to provide additional transparency and accountability.
The proposal is expected to cost $1 for every $1,000 residents and visitors spend in the City, with several necessities like food, prescription drugs, and rent exempted.
These investments will reduce strain on the jail, time to disposition, failure to appear rates, re-arrest, and pre-trial detention rates