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
Fall Leaf Festival Returns to Finch Arboretum - Oct. 2 at 3:03 p.m. - Fun and education mix at this annual celebration of fall foliage.
Congratulations, Employees of the Quarter! - Sept. 30 at 2:20 p.m. - The City of Spokane recognizes Employees of the Quarter.
District 3 Weekly Newsletter Vol. 25 - Sept. 29 at 9:05 a.m. - In this issue, we discuss APTA Boston, the Week Without Driving Challenge, and new safe streets signs!
Oct. 2 at 11:36 a.m. - Who says fall fun is just for the countryside? We're bringing all the fun of the farm and community spirit right into downtown for WSECU Fall Fest!
Sept. 25 at 3:27 p.m. - Collaboration with Pullman and Seattle PD helps locates shooting suspect
Sept. 25 at 3:04 p.m. - The City of Spokane is launching two new outreach efforts to strengthen its homelessness response.
Sept. 25 at 9:38 a.m. - SPD launches alternative reporting option for sexual assault survivors
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.
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