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
Help Shape the Future of Division Street - Nov. 25 at 2:32 p.m. - Take the Division Street Transit Oriented Development online survey!
Updating the City’s Water Conservation Plan Starts with You! - Nov. 25 at 10:28 a.m. - Take the survey today to help the City guide water conservation.
10 Ways to Make Holiday Gifting Low-Waste - Nov. 24 at 11:05 a.m. - “Sleigh” holiday waste this season.
Nov. 26 at 12:06 p.m. - City brings new beds and services online through emergency declaration
Nov. 25 at 8:17 a.m. - I am appreciative of the City Council for passing a mid-biennium budget modification that is both balanced and responsible.
Nov. 25 at 8:15 a.m. - City Council approved an amendment that emphasizes minimal staff cuts & allocates funds to the library, City Cable 5, & the public defender’s office.
Nov. 25 at 8:13 a.m. - Council approves local transportation tax for commercial parking for the purpose of funding transportation system maintenance and safety improvements.
Oct. 30 at 10:45 a.m. - Watch 32:03 - Equity Spotlight
Aug. 18 at 1:22 p.m. - Watch 37:14 - Housing equity in Spokane is explored through the lens of community organizations and historical injustices.
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!
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.
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