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Media Statements for 2026

July

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

July 21 at 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

Council President Betsy Wilkerson Statement on Spokane Public Library

July 14 at 11:45 a.m. - A statement from Council President Betsy Wilkerson regarding funding of the Spokane Public Library.

June

Mayor Brown Issues Statement on Supreme Court's TPS Ruling

June 26 at 1:05 p.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown issued a statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Temporary Protected Status ruling.

May

Mayor Brown Statement on 'Spokane 3' Verdict

May 28 at 3:36 p.m. - Mayor Brown released a statement on the verdicts in the “Spokane 3” trial.

March

Official Statement from the desk of Council Member Michael Cathcart

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