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Together Spokane: Parks, Schools, and Neighborhoods Proposal Announced

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Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 1:55 p.m.

This morning, City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Director Garrett Jones and Spokane Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Adam Swinyard and shared a historic partnership proposal recommending updates to Spokane's schools, parks and neighborhoods.  

The proposal, Together Spokane, is based on years of community input, study, and a commitment to making improvements that will reach every Spokane neighborhood. 

This historic effort aligns two proposed ballot initiatives to maximize taxpayer investments in: 

  • Youth Wellness 
  • Healthy Neighborhoods & Adult Recreation
  • Education & Workforce Development 
  • Public Safety 
  • Arts & Culture 

Visit TogetherSpokane.org to discover how working together will help us build a safer, stronger, and smarter Spokane.  

Community members can also share feedback on this proposal at TogetherSpokane.org/Feedback. We look forward to engaging with our community about this partnership and the future of our city! 

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