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Check in here for updates on Ordinances and Resolutions that Spokane City Hall is Considering

Check in to see what Spokane City Hall is doing on Climate

ORD C36454 - Repealing Solar Panel and Electric Vehicle Permit Waivers

What is it?

This Ordinance would remove waivers passed in 2018 that waived building and construction permit fees related to installation of solar energy systems. 

While this certainly seems like a problem worth solving, it ignores the reality of the climate crisis and the urgency of the moment we are in. There are other ways to compensate city departments that perform inspections without adding costs to clean energy installation. 

View the Ordinance Language here ->

Next Action

When: Deferred, TBD

What: Deliberation & Vote

Notice: A vote on this Ordinance has already been deferred twice, once On November 6th and again on November 13th. The next date is yet unknown. 

How Can you Help?

Express opposition to this legislation.

  • Send an email with your testimony to citycouncil@spokanecity.org.
  • Attend the City Council meeting.
  • Give testimony either over zoom or in person.

ORD C36459 - Building Opportunities For Housing

What is it?

This ordinance would make changes to the municipal building code that will promote infill development and transit-oriented development. These changes will create more housing options for Spokanites that take advantage of existing infrastructure (sewer, water, solid waste), while helping to prevent suburban sprawl. 

This opportunity was raised to us by our friends at Futurewise. You can sign on to their action letter here.

 

View the Ordinance Language here ->

Vote Record

This Legislation was voted on and passed on Monday, November 20th 6PM, City Council Meeting.

Vote Record:

  • Council President Lori Kinnear – Yes
  • Council Member Michael Cathcart – Yes
  • Council Member Betsy Wilkerson – Absent
  • Council Member Ryan Oelrich – Yes
  • Council Member Karen Stratton – Yes
  • Council Member Zack Zappone – Yes

 

How Can you Help?

This Legislation Passed, Celebrate!

Tips & Suggestions When advocating to Spokane City Council​

How To Attend a Public City Council Meeting

  • City Council Meetings occur almost every Monday, at 6PM, in the Council Chambers at Spokane City Hall
  • If you’d like to give public testimony, you must sign up between 5PM – 6PM that day just outside of City Council Chambers.
  • You can view City Council Meeting Agenda’s and Minutes at the city council webpage.
  • Testimony can be for up to 3 minutes. 
  • You do not need to give testimony to show up in support or opposition of legislation. Simply being in the crowd and standing while others give testimony is powerful as well. 

Votes & deliberations are often deferred

  • Occasionally City Council will defer deliberation on an ordinance or resolution to a later date. 
  • This often happens within two hours the City Council Meeting. 
  • Please keep an eye out for deferments. 
  • We will do our best to keep this webpage as up to date as possible, but we make no guarantees as to our ability to be constantly up to date. 

You can also send a personal email to City Council

  • If you can’t be to the meeting in person, or would rather provide testimony online, you can always send an email to citycouncil@spokanecity.org.
  • Any emails sent in will be received by all city council members and their aide, and will be entered into public record in relation to the ordinance or resolution. 
  • Please be sure to state the Ordinance name and description when expressing support or opposition. 

Want to get even more involved?

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