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Billboard sponsor unidentified
The person who paid for five billboards criticizing the Spokane City Council and Mayor Mary Verner for their decisions on water rates plans to remain anonymous. Five billboards were erected about a week ago and will stay up through October, said Tom Townsend, general manager of Emerald Outdoor Advertising.
Sewer rates should stand pat
A new report on Spokane County sewer charges may give ratepayers a sigh of relief. A consultant’s study shows no increase in adopted rates is necessary and small reductions are possible.
Mayor renews water rate debate
The long summer debate over water rates in Spokane apparently will extend into the fall. Spokane Mayor Mary Verner this week promised to float a new proposal on water rates even though the City Council already adopted fees for 2012 that Verner declined to veto.
Condon revises water rate ad
Condon revises water rate ad
Mayoral candidates focus on differences
One of the first debates between the two candidates for Spokane mayor – incumbent Mary Verner and challenger David Condon – focused on style. Condon promised to take charge of the bureaucracy.
Verner, Condon clash in Rotary debate over style
Verner, Condon clash in Rotary debate over style
Spokane debate season in bloom; Verner, Condon will debate twice on Thursday
Spokane debate season in bloom; Verner, Condon will debate twice on Thursday
Condon ad takes aim at water rates
Fresh off the Spokane City Council’s decision to raise water rates for next year, Spokane mayoral candidate David Condon released a new commercial this week attacking that decision. The ad so far is running only on YouTube, but he said it likely will hit TV airwaves as the election draws closer.
GSI says it will study raising the idea of a Spokane port district
GSI says it will study raising the idea of a Spokane port district
Price cuts draw extra pool revenue
Reduced prices and special offers paid off for Spokane County aquatic centers this summer. Parks Director Doug Chase and recreation manager Angela Simmons told county commissioners Tuesday that the new marketing strategy helped the county swimming program boost attendance and reduce its subsidy.
A lot of people filled out applications for Trader Joe’s jobs
A lot of people filled out applications for Trader Joe’s jobs
Spokane County foreclosure rate inched up in June, compared with 2010
Spokane County foreclosure rate inched up in June, compared with 2010
County edits shelter proposal
A proposal to build a new regional animal shelter will be a ballot “measure,” not a “proposition,” in the Nov. 8 general election. Spokane County commissioners approved a new designation Tuesday to distinguish their property tax levy from Spokane’s citizen-proposed Proposition 1.
Big Rock purchase allows for parking
County commissioners enthusiastically agreed Tuesday to buy Big Rock and build a parking lot. The deal to acquire the popular rock-climbing and hiking area and make it publicly accessible reflected years of effort by the Dishman Hills Natural Area Association and the county parks staff.
Mayor responds to Condon’s criticism of Verner’s handling of Zehm case
Mayor responds to Condon’s criticism of Verner’s handling of Zehm case
Condon calls Zehm case “indictment” on city government
Spokane mayoral challenger David Condon today called the city’s handling of the Otto Zehm case “an indictment” on city government, and called for greater police oversight as well as at least one dismissal from the city attorney’s office.
Ben Burr Road at issue again
On Sept. 13, Spokane County commissioners will reprise a 2007 public hearing on closing a section of Ben Burr Road to accommodate development. The proposal by Dave Black Properties faced strong neighborhood opposition four years ago, and commissioners unanimously rejected it.
County, Valley look at Spokane-less deals
Spokane County and Spokane Valley officials wondered Wednesday what their kennel would look like with only two big dogs. They agreed it’s time to start planning a solid-waste system that doesn’t include the city of Spokane, but stopped short of scuttling a ballot measure to build a regional animal shelter.
Cuts in projects lead to layoffs
The Spokane County Engineering and Roads Department laid off 13 engineering technicians Tuesday for lack of work. Perhaps three more professional staff layoffs were pending, subject to discussions with union officials, county Engineer Bob Brueggeman said.
Animal shelter tax gets boost from City Council
Animal shelter tax gets boost from City Council