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
ReFive Community Plan: How We Are Listening & What We’ve Heard in 2025 - Dec. 16 at 3:24 p.m. - A summary of community engagement events and feedback about the 5th Avenue Community Plan in the East Central neighborhood.
District 3 Weekly Newsletter Vol. 36 - Dec. 15 at 9:19 a.m. - In this issue, we discuss meatcutter apprenticeships, the Native Fashion Show, and bowling with the AWC Board of Directors. Happy Holidays!
Spokane's Priorities for 2026: Impactful Change for Our Community - Dec. 12 at 1:07 p.m. - City of Spokane 2026 Legislative Priorities.
Dec. 18 at 2:30 p.m. - The position opens in February 2026.
Dec. 18 at 2:09 p.m. - The combined efforts of all the specialty units involved led to a peaceful outcome.
Dec. 18 at 12:55 p.m. - The City of Spokane, Spokane County, & SREC have collectively approved an interlocal agreement to safely transition emergency communications services.
Dec. 17 at 11:54 a.m. - Stolen property recovered after suspect is taken into custody.
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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