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
Beyond the Built Environment - Sept. 4 at 10:58 a.m. - A snapshot of plans, ordinances, and regulations supporting the City’s natural environment.
Statement on Salary Review from Council President - Sept. 3 at 10:07 a.m. - Statement from Council President Regarding Salary Review Decision
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Sandy Williams - Sept. 1 at 3:37 p.m. - Watch 2:10 - Life and Legacy of Sandy
Today at 10:33 a.m. - Public damage assessment dashboard, rebuilding legislation, and on-site planning assistance to help residents navigate the path forward
Today at 8:48 a.m. - City of Spokane issues notice of funding
Yesterday at 3:39 p.m. - Pacific Avenue Greenway project will connect downtown to U-District.
Yesterday at 12:54 p.m. - Flags lowered to half-staff
Sept. 8 at 10:12 a.m. - Watch 29:43 - Council Connection - ReFive Plan. Hosted by Council Member Kate Telis.
Sept. 1 at 3:37 p.m. - Watch 2:10 - Life and Legacy of Sandy
Aug. 27 at 12:18 p.m. - Watch 15:20 - A conversation with Fernanda Mazcot from Nuestras Raices.
July 24 at 9:41 a.m. - Watch 8:00 - Council Connection - The Arc of Spokane. Hosted by Council President Betsy Wilkerson.
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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