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• Activist’s referendum targets new city law

  May 17, 2012 in City on Page A6 Changes to the way citizens can sidestep elected leaders to pass their own laws received the endorsement on Wednesday of Mayor David Condon. But there will be more steps before …

• Spokane council will discuss initiatives plan

  April 14, 2012 in City on Page B1 A resident’s right to bypass the Spokane City Council to craft city laws could be revamped on Monday. Along with a host of minor changes that have general acceptance, two … 4

• Millions spent for initiatives in final push

  November 4, 2011 in City on Page A7 OLYMPIA – Led by a multimillion dollar battle over liquor sales in Washington, initiatives and candidates on the Nov. 8 ballot have spent more than $18 million to sway voters …

• Scaled-back Bill of Rights still packs in issues

  October 17, 2011 in City on Page A1 Much is different and much is the same in Envision Spokane’s second attempt to get voters to approve a version of its Community Bill of Rights. Its proposal on the … 12

• Clark: Make Spokane Better ideas include the falls, police card

  August 25, 2011 in City on Page A5 Maestro, may I have an eggroll, please. I’m in a festive mood today. That’s because it’s time to hand out prizes for the best pipe dreams submitted to my Make … 5

• Editorial: Council fair in deciding not to add ballot items

  August 17, 2011 in Opinion on Page A13 The Spokane City Council made an equitable decision in deciding Monday night to forgo adding two ballot questions that relate to Envision Spokane’s proposal to enshrine a Community Bill of … 6

• City won’t add two ballot questions

  August 16, 2011 in City on Page A6 Voters will have to make a decision on a proposed citizens initiative without the observations of elected city leaders on the same ballot. The Spokane City Council on Monday rejected … 11

• Councilwoman wants Prop 1 advisories on November ballot

  August 13, 2011 in City on Page A5 Spokane voters could get a hint from the Spokane City Council when deciding the fate of a citizens initiative on the November ballot. The City Council will consider on Monday … 3

• Spin Control: Bill of Rights back, and fight awaits

  August 7, 2011 in City on Page B3 Conspicuous by their absence last Monday were leaders of Greater Spokane Incorporated, when the City Council voted to place the latest version of a Community Bill of Rights before voters. …

• ‘Bill of Rights’ to be on ballot

  August 2, 2011 in City on Page A6 Spokane voters will be asked again this fall whether they want to add a “Community Bill of Rights” to the City Charter. The Spokane City Council voted unanimously to place …

• ‘Community Bill of Rights’ group launches new proposal

  March 17, 2011 in City on Page A8 A group that sponsored a ballot proposal that was thoroughly rejected by Spokane voters in 2009 says it hopes to offer voters a shorter list of requests this year. Gone … 7

• Shadle Park teacher to return

    September 23, 2010 in City on Page A5 A Shadle Park High School teacher put on leave for handing out the lyrics of a rap song with off-color language will return to the classroom on Monday. But Brad … 10

• Teacher passed out lyrics containing profanity

  September 10, 2010 in City on Page A5 Off-color language, not an indictment of the educational system contained in a hip-hop song, was the reason a Shadle Park High School teacher was placed on leave after he distributed … 2

• Spokane’s Initiative process gets look

  November 19, 2009 in City on Page A5 Less than a month after the defeat of a citizen initiative opposed by each member of the Spokane City Council, officials are considering rule changes that critics say will make … 3

• Bill of rights, I-1033 dead; R-71 ahead

  November 4, 2009 in City on Page A1 Voters seemed wary Tuesday of ballot measures that would cost them money or mandate too much change. In Washington, they turned thumbs down to Initiative 1033, which would have imposed … 3

• Jail sales tax, I-1033 fail; R-71 favored

  November 4, 2009 in City on Page A1 Voters seemed wary Tuesday of ballot measures that would cost them money or mandate too much more change. Kootenai County voters shot down a pair of ballot measures that would … 17

• Following trail of Prop 4 campaign spending turns up twist

    November 1, 2009 in City on Page B2 Among the talking points hotly debated by both sides in the campaign over the city of Spokane’s Proposition 4 is whether the proposed changes are good or bad for local … 8

• Proposition foes’ funding is mostly from out of town

    October 21, 2009 in City on Page A1 Opponents of Proposition 4 have complained that out-of-town influence helped shape the proposed amendment to the Spokane City Charter. But the opponents rely heavily on national and state development interests … 6

• Prop 4 goals laudable, but undermined by vagaries

  October 18, 2009 in Opinion on Page B8 Focus on just one provision of Envision Spokane’s Community Bill of Rights and you get an idea of the problem with the whole thing: Residents have the right to affordable … 1

• Prop 4 supporters, opponents make cases

    October 11, 2009 in City on Page A1 Proposition 4 is the most debated and argued, hated and loved, vilified and oversimplified question on November’s ballot. Supporters say the Community Bill of Rights – Proposition 4 on ballots … 5

• Proposition 4: Give control of city back to the people

  October 11, 2009 in Opinion on Page B9 At first glance, Spokane seems far removed from the constitutional conventions of the 1700s. However, the campaign over Proposition 4 – a citizen initiative to place a Community Bill of … 3

• Outcome of Prop 4 debate reflects setting

  October 11, 2009 in City on Page B2 Anyone laboring under the misconception that political debates take place on neutral turf would have been disabused of such foolishness Friday at a Proposition 4 debate. Three members of Envision …

• Proposition 4: Pipe dream discourages investment, invites lawsuits

  October 11, 2009 in Opinion on Page B9 Proposition Four is bad for Spokane. It is a wish list of things that would be great to have: low-cost housing, affordable health care, a super-clean river and good wages. … 1

• Bill of rights debate turns to river health

    October 10, 2009 in City on Page B1 Just how polluted the Spokane River is became a bone of contention Friday between panelists debating a major change to the Spokane City Charter. It’s among the nation’s most polluted, … 1

• River’s health enters Prop 4 debate

    October 9, 2009 in City The Spokane River’s cleanliness — or lack thereof — was a source of disagreement between proponents and opponents of Prop 4, a major revision to the Spokane City Charter that’s …

• Facing a wave of opposition

  September 30, 2009 in City on Page A1 One of the dominating issues in City Council races this year is one on which every candidate agrees. All six hopefuls for three City Council seats say they oppose the … 11

• Pro-business group lambastes measure

  September 30, 2009 in City on Page A1 A pro-business research group is blasting a measure on the Spokane ballot, contending it could cost the city millions for health and housing services, spawn expensive litigation and drive out … 4

• South Hill group bows out of fight against big retailers

  August 14, 2009 in City on Page A1 A neighborhood vote this week smooths the way for the biggest retail center the South Hill has seen in decades, if not ever. The Southgate Neighborhood Council ended its long … 5

• Opponents’ fundraising exceeds that of bill of rights supporters

  August 11, 2009 in City on Page A5 The fight over a proposed Spokane city charter amendment may dwarf the campaign spending of candidates who will share the November general election with the ballot issue. Opponents of a … 1

• Ballot to address cost of bill of rights

  August 5, 2009 in City on Page A7 A group fighting to place a list of rights into Spokane’s charter is accusing city leaders of tampering with that initiative and has hinted that it may file a lawsuit … 3

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