Government almanac

Sun., April 23, 2006

The Spokesman-Review

Spokane County commission

9 a.m. Monday, Wandermere Golf Course, 13700 N. Division St.; commissioners are meeting for strategic planning retreat.

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Public Works Building, 1026 W. Broadway Ave.; agenda includes discussion about military leave policy.

2 p.m. Tuesday, Public Works Building.

Spokane City Council

3:30 p.m. Monday, Council Chambers, City Hall, briefing on May 1 meeting and approval of routine items. Also, contract with Spokane and Mead schools to replace Albi Stadium turf is up for adoption.

6 p.m. Monday, Council Chambers, City Hall, consideration of 10-year property tax exemption for multi-family housing project at 1325 W. First Ave.

Spokane Regional Board of Health

12:30 p.m. Thursday, Public Health Center, Room 320/321: First-quarter budget and report on Children with Special Health Needs Program.

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