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Media Statements for 2025

November

Mayor Brown Statement on Passage of Mid-Biennium Budget Modification

Nov. 25 at 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

Nov. 25 at 8:10 a.m. - The following is a statement from District 1 Council Member Jonathan Bingle.

Mayor Brown Statement on Fatal House Fire

Nov. 24 at 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

Nov. 24 at 1:29 p.m. - We must carefully balance caring for our residents, providing essential services, and advancing our city.

Mayor Brown Releases Statement on Federal Government Shutdown

Nov. 11 at 8:31 a.m. - The ongoing federal government shutdown continues to harm the people of Spokane.

July

Mayor Brown Statement on Detainment of Local Community Leaders

July 15 at 10:13 a.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown released the following statement on the federal government’s detainment of local community leaders.

Statement from Council Member Jonathan Bingle

July 2 at 12:22 p.m. - Council Member Jonathan Bingle releases statement regarding Council vote on ordinance C36679 “Obstruction and Unauthorized Camping”

June

Mayor Brown Statement on Engagement and Enforcement Ordinance Deferral

June 17 at 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

June 17 at 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.

Mayor Brown Statement on Pride Weekend

June 14 at 8 a.m. - As we head into the weekend, I want to wish everyone a joyful and safe Pride.

Statement From Council President Betsy Wilkerson on ICE Protests

June 12 at 1:02 p.m. - Statement From Council President Betsy Wilkerson on ICE Protests

Mayor Brown announces curfew

June 11 at 8:29 p.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown has issued a curfew to begin Wednesday at 9:30 p.m.

April

Council Members Bingle and Cathcart Issue Joint Statement on Prop 1

April 18 at 8:43 a.m. - A statement from Spokane City Council Members Bingle and Cathcart regarding the State Supreme Court ruling on the case involving Proposition 1

Spokane City Council Votes in Opposition to Potential Medicaid Cuts

April 15 at 10:12 a.m. - Monday, the Spokane City Council Members voted unanimously on a resolution opposing any proposed Federal or State cuts to Medicaid.

February

Councilman Cathcart Statement Opposing HB 1339

Feb. 20 at 2:06 p.m. - The proposed legislation, known as HB 1339, would move municipal elections alongside state and federal races to even-numbered years.