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Spokane mayor, councilmember debate over tax increases, safeguards, assurances
(The Center Square) – Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown and Councilmember Jonathan Bingle went head-to-head in a debate on Thursday, picking each other apart over her proposed sales tax increase. The discussion centered on how the passage or failure of the mayor’s tax increase could affect public safety around the city. Much of the conversation touched on the legitimacy of the […]
Local band "DINK" searching for community help after instruments, audio equipment were stolen
SPOKANE, Wash. — A local band is asking for help from the community after their instruments and audio equipment were stolen. According to GoFundMe, "DINK" was performing at the South Perry Farmers Market in the Perry District when their instruments and audio equipment were stolen. According to the GoFundMe...
Spokane spent $43K on campaign for tax hike; might balance deficit with reserves
(The Center Square) – Records show Spokane put nearly $100,000 from the city’s general fund toward “information mailers” for the mayor’s proposed tax increase while grappling with a $25 million general fund deficit. According to a September 2024 Intrafund Budget Transfers sheet, Spokane transferred $99,798 between three departments’ general fund budgets for the mailers. Councilmember Michael Cathcart […]
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