CIVICS: Land capacity and density are the hot topics this week, but there’s also DEI policy discussions at Mead, a drinking water presentation in Spokane and a greenhouse gas resolution at the county.
Plus, a police accountability presentation, efforts from Spokane to limit hiring discrimination and details on the Spokane Public Schools + Spokane Parks levy this fall.
CIVICS: Local bodies discuss responses to state legislation, Spokane Valley struggles to stop “illicit massage,” and the city wants to work with the county to address the opioid epidemic.
CIVICS: Plus, improvements in education outcomes for Spokane’s Indigenous students, more Al Merkel controversy in the Valley and the city is funding more bed space for homeless people in weather emergencies.
+ More public defenders, property crime punishment proposals, Spokane School performance metrics and money for fighting a homeless discrimination lawsuit
