District 1
The Spokane Matters initiative ended in 2019. For residents still looking to get involved in solving critical community concerns, we recommend reaching out to the appropriate City Department or getting involved in your neighborhood council.
Equity & Inclusion Initiative
Identify and analyze ways in which to make neighborhoods and policies more inclusive for all community members.
- Daniel Morales (MLK Family Outreach Center)
- Maren Murphy (Neighborhood & Planning Services)
Project Documents
Know Your Neighbor
Increase social capital in neighborhoods for safety and engagement.
Vacant Building Redevelopment
Promote development of vacant buildings/residences in District 1.
Safe + Bright Alleys
Improve alleyways not on solid waste routes
Project Documents
Zombie Zap!
Partnership with Avista and City utility protocol
Project Documents
Youth and Parks Initiative
Addressing juvenile activities in Parks and supporting youth by intervening and dissuading negative activities
Project Documents
Project List
- GIS Target Map for Abandoned Properties
Exploration of opportunities to target geographical areas
Team Leader: Paul Trautman, ptrautman@spokanecity.org
- Junk Vehicles- Pilot to move to proactive enforcement
Doubles authorized personnel to remove junk vehicles
Team Leader: Justin Hardin, jharding@spokanecity.org
- Solid Waste- Identify and remove
Organizes easy and efficient removals
Team Leader: Bob Kaatz, rkaatz@spokanecity.org
- Resource Guide for Neighborhood Councils
Effort to build capacity amongst Neighborhood Council personnel
Team Leader: Karen Sutula, eastcentralneighborhood.chair@gmail.com
- Block watch in coordination with COPS
Looking at addressing overall property crime/safety issues in District 1
Team Leader: Donna Fagan, donnaf34@gmail.com
- Research Alleyways
Examination of improving conditions, security, lighting
Team Leader: Alexandra Stoddard, alexandra.nevadaheights@gmail.com
Meeting Minutes
