Latest Media Statements

July 21

Mayor Brown, Chief Hall issue statement on June 11 closing report

6 p.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown and Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall issued a statement in response to the OPO’s closing report on the June 11 protest

July 14

Council President Betsy Wilkerson Statement on Spokane Public Library

11:45 a.m. - A statement from Council President Betsy Wilkerson regarding funding of the Spokane Public Library.

June 26

Mayor Brown Issues Statement on Supreme Court's TPS Ruling

1:05 p.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown issued a statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Temporary Protected Status ruling.

May 28

Mayor Brown Statement on 'Spokane 3' Verdict

3:36 p.m. - Mayor Brown released a statement on the verdicts in the “Spokane 3” trial.

March 10

Official Statement from the desk of Council Member Michael Cathcart

10:41 a.m. - Statement from District 1 Council Member Michael Cathcart regarding the proposed Council rule changes

Nov. 25

Mayor Brown Statement on Passage of Mid-Biennium Budget Modification

8:17 a.m. - I am appreciative of the City Council for passing a mid-biennium budget modification that is both balanced and responsible.

Official Statement from the Desk of Council Member Jonathan Bingle

8:10 a.m. - The following is a statement from District 1 Council Member Jonathan Bingle.

Nov. 24

Mayor Brown Statement on Fatal House Fire

1:30 p.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown issued a statement in the aftermath of Monday’s fatal house fire in northwest Spokane.

Official Statement from the Desk of Council President Betsy Wilkerson

1:29 p.m. - We must carefully balance caring for our residents, providing essential services, and advancing our city.

Nov. 11

Mayor Brown Releases Statement on Federal Government Shutdown

8:31 a.m. - The ongoing federal government shutdown continues to harm the people of Spokane.