Latest Media Statements

April 18

Council Members Bingle and Cathcart Issue Joint Statement on Prop 1

8:43 a.m. - A statement from Spokane City Council Members Bingle and Cathcart regarding the State Supreme Court ruling on the case involving Proposition 1

April 15

Spokane City Council Votes in Opposition to Potential Medicaid Cuts

10:12 a.m. - Monday, the Spokane City Council Members voted unanimously on a resolution opposing any proposed Federal or State cuts to Medicaid.

Feb. 20

Councilman Cathcart Statement Opposing HB 1339

2:06 p.m. - The proposed legislation, known as HB 1339, would move municipal elections alongside state and federal races to even-numbered years.

Dec. 10

Statement From Mayor Brown of Passage of 2025-2026 Budget

7:55 a.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown shared the following statement on the passage of the 2025-2026 budget

Dec. 6

Council President Issues a Statement Reflecting on Proposed Budget

4:08 p.m. - Council President Betsy Wilkerson has issued the following statement in anticipation of the upcoming Council vote of the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget.

City Leaders Issue Statements on City's Contract with Spokane C.O.P.S.

11:46 a.m. - Over the past year, the City of Spokane has reviewed all contracts as part of its budget process, including its expiring agreement with Spokane COPS.

Dec. 3

Council Members Dillon and Navarrete Respond to Acts of Vandalism

3:59 p.m. - Council Members Dillon and Navarrete have issued the following statements in response to the acts of hate against the Plymouth Congregational Church.

Nov. 6

Council President Responds to Passage of Community Safety Tax

10:58 a.m. - A statement from Council President Betsy Wilkerson regarding the passage of the Community Safety Sales Tax.

Mayor Brown Applauds Passage of Proposition 1

10:08 a.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown released a statement on the passage of Proposition 1.

Sept. 12

Mayor Brown releases statement on behavioral health services

11:21 a.m. - The City of Spokane is no longer pursuing the purchase of the property on E. Springfield for the relocation of Compassionate Addiction Treatment.