Government almanac

Sun., Sept. 26, 2004

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Spokane County Commission

Tuesday, 9 a.m., weekly meeting with the county CEO, Spokane County Courthouse, 1116 W. Broadway Ave. The agenda includes a pawn shop ordinance, parks and a proposed economic development summit; 2 p.m., weekly meeting on nonhearing items, commissioners’ hearing room, lower level, Public Works Building, 1026 W. Broadway Ave.

Spokane Valley City Council

6 p.m., Tuesday, regular meeting, City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. Topics include: overview of comprehensive plan draft, motorized scooters, stormwater utility financial plan, lodging tax advisory committee and the community development block grant application process.

Growth Management Steering Committee of Elected Officials

Thursday, 9 a.m., Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 W. Boone Ave.

Spokane Transit Authority

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., town hall meeting, Valley Church of the Nazarene, 15515 E. 20th Ave.

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