Brian Coddington, Communications Director, 509.625.6740
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 12:13 p.m.
The City and State filed a plan today with a Superior Court judge to close the encampment on Washington State Department of Transportation property near Second and Freya on or before June 30. The parties issued the following statement:
“Representatives from the State and the City of Spokane have met regularly over the past few months. Discussions have been thoughtful and candid around the shared goal of closing Camp Hope. Both parties have agreed upon a final date – on or before Friday, June 30 – in which all individuals residing at the site will vacate.
Work is underway to take the necessary steps to find improved housing before that date for the remaining individuals at the site. Once the last individuals have vacated the site, cleanup and remediation will begin to restore the State-owned property back to its original state.
Permanently closing Camp Hope in a safe and humane way has been a goal of both the City and State. The city and state remain committed to this important work.”
