Garbage and recycling pickup will be on its normal schedule on Monday’s Presidents’ Day holiday, and a normal schedule will continue throughout the week. Reminder! Carts need to be at the curb by 6 am on your regular collection day. See more information regarding the City holiday operating schedule.

Latest Media Statements

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.

June 28

Mayor Brown Statement on Grants Pass V. Johnson Ruling

12:09 p.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown released a statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling in the City of Grants Pass v. Johnson case.

May 20

Mayor Brown's Statement on Downtown Shooting

8:24 a.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown issued a statement regarding Saturday night’s downtown shooting.