Lisa Gardner, City Council Communications Director, 509.625.6226
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 11:14 a.m.
This month, the Spokane City Council will likely appoint members of the community to pro and con committees for two ballot measures.
The first measure submits to the voters a continuation of the increase in the regular property tax levy for Library operations for a three-year period from 2025-2027.
The second measure submits to the voters an increase in the regular property tax levy for Citywide Park Improvements and Safety for a twenty-year period beginning in 2025.
Any community member interested in serving on pro or con committees for either ballot measure may reach out to Council Office Director Giacobbe Byrd (gbyrd@spokanecity.org) by 5:00 p.m. on November 14, 2023.
Pro and con committees will prepare arguments in favor of, and in opposition to, the ballot measures as well as rebuttal statements, consistent with SMC 01.07.010 and the Spokane County’s Administrative Rules, with both ballot measures anticipated to be voted on at the February 13, 2024, special election.
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