Lisa Gardner, City Council Communications Director, 509.625.6226
Monday, August 21, 2023 at 8:14 a.m.
Due to the likelihood of unhealthy and potentially hazardous air quality on Monday, August 21, 2023, Spokane Council President is encouraging members of the public to participate virtually in Monday’s 6:00 p.m. City Council Legislative Session. Council Members and staff are also encouraged to attend virtually due to the hazardous air quality.
“I want to make sure that we are taking every precaution to keep our community members safe from the toxic smoke resulting from the devastating Medical Lake and Elk wildfires,” said Council President Lori Kinnear. “Community members are always able to watch and participate virtually in our Council meetings and I highly encourage them to do so on Monday.”
Testimony sign-up is open from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 21, 2023. You must sign up by 6:00 p.m. to be called on to testify. Those wishing to give testimony virtually can sign up between 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. at https://forms.gle/Vd7n381x3seaL1NW6 (if you are unable to access the form by clicking the hyperlink, please copy and paste the link address into your browser window). Instructions for participation are provided on the form when you sign up.
All meetings will continue to be streamed live on Channel 5 and online at https://my.spokanecity.org/citycable5/live and https://www.facebook.com/spokanecitycouncil.
About the Spokane City Council
The City Council is the legislative body of the City of Spokane, which is home to more than 220,000 people and is located in the heart of the Inland Northwest. The City’s 2,000 employees strive to deliver efficient and effective services that facilitate economic opportunity and enhance the quality of life for all our citizens. For more information, visit SpokaneCity.org/CityCouncil/ and follow us @SpokaneCityCouncil on Facebook.
