Government almanac

Spokane City Council

3:30 p.m. Monday, Council Chambers, City Hall, briefing on Oct. 31 meeting and approval of routine items.

6 p.m. Monday, Council Chambers, City Hall, mayor expected to unveil his proposed 2006 budget, which includes two potential tax increases and reductions in health benefits to employees.

Spokane County commissioners

1:30 p.m. Monday, budget workshop, commissioners’ offices, Spokane County Courthouse, 1116 W. Broadway Ave.

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, weekly meeting with the county CEO.

2 p.m. Tuesday, weekly commissioners meeting, commissioners’ hearing room, lower level, Public Works Building, 1026 W. Broadway Ave.

3:30 p.m. Tuesday, mental health update, commissioners’ offices.

9:30 a.m. Thursday, criminal justice presentation.

Spokane Valley City Council

A public hearing will be held on the comprehensive plan at the meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague.

A candidate forum for contested council seats will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at the Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. The forum is hosted by the Chase Youth Commission and will include questions from youth in the audience and a voting demonstration.

Spokane Planning Commission

12:30 p.m. Wednesday, council briefing center, lower level, City Hall.

Spokane Board of Health

12:15 p.m. Thursday, meeting, Public Health Center Room 320, 1101 W. College Ave. The agenda includes the department’s 2006 budget adoption.

Spokane Transit Light Rail Steering Committee

5 p.m. Thursday, joint workshop with Citizens Advisory Committee, STA southside conference room, 1229 W. Boone Ave.

Spokane Valley Planning Commission

Regular meeting, 6 p.m. Thursday at City Hall.