Government almanac

Spokane City Council

3:30 p.m. Monday, Council Chambers, City Hall, review of Nov. 15 meeting and approval of routine items.

6 p.m. Monday, Council Chambers, City Hall, consideration of 2005 budget cuts, and an address by Mayor Jim West on the budget issues facing the city.

Spokane Valley City Council

6 p.m., Tuesday, City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. Topics include: 2005 budget, planned unit developments, library contract negotiations, six-year financial forecast, planned unit developments and the proposed utility tax. Public comment will be taken.

Spokane Library Board

5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Downtown Library, Room 1-B, town hall meeting to take comment on proposed cuts in library operations.

5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook, town hall meeting on library cuts.

5:30 p.m. Thursday, Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley, town hall meeting on library cuts.

Spokane Plan Commission

12 p.m. Wednesday, Council Briefing Center, lower level, City Hall, briefing and workshop.

Spokane Park Board

1:30 p.m. Thursday, Council Chambers, City Hall, consideration of 2005 budget, including cuts to park and recreation programs.