Government Almanac For The Wweek Of January 8

Spokane City Council

Monday, 5:30 p.m. briefing, fifth-floor conference room; 6 p.m. regular meeting, City Hall, W808 Spokane Falls Blvd.

The council is expected to approve a contract to buy 10,000 specially designed carts that allow for automated garbage collection.

Spokane County Freeholders

Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.

Freeholders continue debating portions of their proposed charter, which, if approved by voters, would consolidate Spokane city and county government.

Spokane County Commissioners

Tuesday, 5 p.m.

Public Works Building.

Cable Channel 5.

Commissioners will take testimony on Road Improvement District project No. 488 on Garland Avenue and Sunderland Road and on a request by developers of Winfield Park, PN-1636-91, for an extension of time to complete a plat.