Brian Coddington, Communications Director, 509.625.6740
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 5:43 p.m.
Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward has directed that all flags at City facilities be lowered to half-staff in remembrance of Spokane civil rights activist Sandy Williams.
“Spokane is only beginning to come to terms with the loss of Sandy Williams, who poured her heart and soul into the toughest of conversations searching for a better way for a community she loved,” said Mayor Woodward. “When Sandy spoke people listened because she took the time to listen first. She sat at many tables in many rooms soaking in the discussion, processing her thoughts, and eloquently sharing her perspective. Her quiet, calm demeanor was her strength. She earned respect with her professionalism and credibility through her thoughtful and disarming way of engaging, although no one mistook her composure for a lack of fire.”
Williams died Sunday, Sept. 4 in a floatplane crash in the Puget Sound. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on Sept. 9. We encourage anyone with a flag outside of their home or business to join us in honoring Sandy Williams.
