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Latest Media Statements

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.

July 15

Mayor Brown Statement on Detainment of Local Community Leaders

10:13 a.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown released the following statement on the federal government’s detainment of local community leaders.

July 2

Statement from Council Member Jonathan Bingle

12:22 p.m. - Council Member Jonathan Bingle releases statement regarding Council vote on ordinance C36679 “Obstruction and Unauthorized Camping”

June 17

Mayor Brown Statement on Engagement and Enforcement Ordinance Deferral

12:03 p.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown released a statement on the City Council’s motion to defer the Engagement and Enforcement proposal.

Official Statement from Council Member Navarrete

8:26 a.m. - Council Member Navarrete will be officially joining the Community Health and Human Services (CHHS) team as a City of Spokane employee.

June 14

Mayor Brown Statement on Pride Weekend

8 a.m. - As we head into the weekend, I want to wish everyone a joyful and safe Pride.