Government almanac

Spokane city mayor

Noon Tuesday, Council Chambers, City Hall, Dennis Hession to be sworn in as Spokane’s mayor.

Spokane City Council

3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Council Chambers, City Hall, briefing on Jan. 9 meeting and approval of routine items.

6 p.m. Tuesday, Council Chambers, City Hall, consideration of a city ethics policy and a seven-member commission to oversee policy.

Spokane County commissioners

County offices closed Monday.

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, county commissioners’ office, Spokane County Courthouse, 1116 W. Broadway Ave. Weekly CEO briefing. The agenda includes a district court presentation and a request for an East Valley school resource deputy.

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

4 p.m. Thursday, commissioners’ offices. Planning Department briefing on the 2006 comprehensive plan update.

Spokane Valley City Council

City offices will be closed Monday.

6 p.m. Tuesday, Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. The meeting will include the election of the mayor and deputy mayor.

Spokane Transit Light Rail Steering Committee

2 p.m., Thursday, STA southside conference room, 1229 W. Boone Ave. The agenda includes a discussion of public involvement and a timeline to pick a preferred light rail alternative.