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Media Statements for July 2026

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.