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Candidate forum on Spokane homelessness slated for next week
Homelessness will be the topic of debate between mayoral and City Council president candidates at the downtown Spokane Public Library on Sept. 5.
Police Guild watches its watchdog, escalates protest against investigation into violent arrest
In an escalation of its protest against an investigation into a violent February arrest, the Spokane Police Guild has filed a public records request for the communications of numerous city officials.
‘The lack of affordable housing is actually costing us’: Cantwell promotes affordable housing bill in Spokane
U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell came to Spokane on Tuesday to champion federal legislation that, if passed, aims to spur the development of 9,700 new units of affordable housing in Washington state and thousands more across the country over the next decade by expanding existing tax incentives for affordable housing development.
Proposal to rename East Central Community Center after MLK creates debate
The effort to rename the East Central Community Center after a civil rights icon has met pushback from those who believe the name should continue to reflect the neighborhood it serves.
Salvation Army objects to Stuckart’s concerns about group’s treatment of LGBT community
In response to concerns Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart expressed Wednesday about discrimination against the LGBT community at a new city-funded shelter, the Salvation Army said it doesn’t discriminate based on gender or sexuality and accused the mayoral candidate of pandering to his base.
Spokane City Council expands tax incentive zone for housing developers
The Spokane City Council voted 5-1 to expand the multifamily tax exemption zone, which council president Ben Stuckart calls the city’s best tool to promote development.
Seattle’s politics and problems play role in Spokane mayoral election
Though voters in Seattle appeared last week to dismiss the notion that their city is “dying,” the November general election is shaping up to test if Spokane feels sick.
Realtors’ investment in Spokane elections pays dividends
Advocating for change at every level of city government, the Association of Washington Realtors threw their support behind political novices at an unprecedented level in the months leading up to the primary. And it paid off.
Nadine Woodward bests Ben Stuckart as both advance to November election for Spokane mayor
Political newcomer Nadine Woodward bested Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart in the primary race for Spokane’s mayor Tuesday night, with both vowing a tough general election campaign ahead.
Stuckart and Woodward find almost equal financial support, but in different places
Ben Stuckart and Nadine Woodward have raised – and spent – nearly the same amount of money in their campaigns for mayor. Both describe their base of support as diverse, but criticize the source of the other’s funding as representing outside interests.
Spokane City Council support for new shelter softens in face of opposition
The city is soliciting public input on its plans for a new emergency shelter in East Central, but few details about its operation have been fleshed out.
Study examining moving downtown Spokane police precinct delayed by City Council
The city council is expected to vote on a resolution that would ask the city to study the feasibility of returning a police precinct to the heart of downtown.
Spokane City Council diverts state sales tax to fund affordable housing
The city of Spokane will redirect a percentage of the state sales tax it collects to affordable housing assistance.
Spokane City Council to consider expanding tax incentive zone for multifamily homes
The City Council will review a proposal to expand the multifamily tax exemption zone, which seeks to incentivize an increase in housing density.
Vote for mayor may impact police oversight, with role of ombudsman in flux
The upcoming mayoral election could have serious implications for the future of police oversight in Spokane, as whoever wins could determine the extent of the power held by the police department’s civilian watchdog.
Police union endorses Woodward as candidates spar on approach to public safety
As public safety and police accountability continue to play a central role, the Spokane Police Guild has endorsed Nadine Woodward for mayor in the primary election.
Realtors buying voice in Spokane elections
Realtors are pouring an unprecedented amount of money into Spokane primary campaigns, with the Washington Association of Realtors throwing substantial support behind mayoral candidate Nadine Woodward and three fresh faces vying for seats on the City Council.
Spokane council members suggest moving police precinct back to heart of downtown
Four years after the city of Spokane moved its downtown police precinct away from the Spokane Transit Authority’s headquarters, City Council may explore the feasibility of bringing a precinct back to the heart of downtown and boosting police patrols on foot and bicycle.
Ben Stuckart’s not the mayor, but he and his opponents talk like he is
Voting in the primary election begins this week as five candidates seek to become Spokane’s next mayor.
Getting There: Spokane mayoral hopefuls take stands on 12 transportation issues
The five candidates for Spokane mayor talk road diets, public transportation, bike lanes and whether bringing Lime scooters to the streets (and sidewalks) of Spokane was a good idea.