The City of Spokane Communications and Marketing team ensures clear, accurate, and timely information is shared with the community. This team is responsible for media relations, overseeing the City's social media channels, and creating content to keep residents informed about City services, events, and initiatives.
Communications managers and public information officers should be contacted for media related questions and requests.
Director of Communications and Marketing
General City business, Mayor's initiatives, significant incidents, budget, housing, homelessness, planning, and economic development
Public Information Coordinator
City closures, newsletters, and social media
City Council Director of Communications
City Council initiatives, policies, ordinances or resolutions
Parks and Recreation Communications Manager
City parks including Riverfront, recreation programs, golf, and urban forestry
Public Works Communications Manager
Public Works (streets, water, garbage, wastewater, construction, snow removal)
Spokane Police Department Public Information Officer
Spokane Police Department stories, incidents, and media contact
Spokane Fire Department Public Information Officer
Spokane Fire Department stories, incidents, and media contact
jderuyter@spokanefire.org
509.435.7096
Media Line: 509.625.7110
Spokane Public Library Director of Communications and Marketing
Library events and programming
Lime Continuing Operations Into The Winter - Yesterday at 1:35 p.m. - Lime is continuing the operation of the shared mobility program, WheelShare, through the winter!
Celebrating Courage and Dedication: SFD Awards - Oct. 27 at 2:23 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department recognizes recent firefighter promotions and commendations.
District 3 Weekly Newsletter Vol. 29 - Oct. 27 at 10:10 a.m. - In this issue, we discuss obstruction of public property, town halls, and the City food drive!
Yesterday at 4:32 p.m. - Council Member Shelby Lambdin will propose a resolution to the Spokane City Council calling for the restoration of community support programs.
Yesterday at 10:08 a.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown issued an emergency declaration to speed up further implementation of the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Initiative.
Oct. 28 at 2:05 p.m. - Funding to go toward support services for officers
Oct. 28 at 10:11 a.m. - During Monday’s Legislative Session, the Spokane City Council unanimously voted on the highly anticipated “Safe and Accessible Spaces” ordinance.
July 18 at 2 p.m. - Watch 27:51 - Conversations on equity in Spokane.
June 10 at 2:30 p.m. - Watch 1:59 - The Office of Neighborhood Services shares news you can use!
May 22 at 3:09 p.m. - Watch 20:45 - With Council Connection Show with Jonathan Bingle and Michael Cathcart
April 30 at 1:14 p.m. - Watch 24:14 - Spotlight on Equity "The Native Project" with Toni Lodge
The City of Spokane, home to more than 229,000 people, is located in the heart of the Inland Northwest. Our 2,000 employees strive to deliver efficient and effective services that facilitate economic opportunity and enhance the quality of life for all our residents. For more information, visit www.spokanecity.org and follow us @spokanecity on Facebook, Bluesky, X and Instagram.