Agendas
How many minutes can you speak during Open Forum?
Two minutes
True or False? City Council nominates people for city boards and commissions and the Mayor approves them.
False! The Mayor nominates people for boards and commissions while Council approves them.
True or False? The City of Spokane operates a biennial budget system?
True
What are the two responsibilities of city council?
Legislative and budget
How many neighborhoods does Spokane have?
29
How many opportunities do you have to testify on an ordinance during legislative meetings?
Three
What Council Member is assigned to the most boards and commissions?
CP Wilkerson with 13
How many people are employed by the City of Spokane?
About 2,000
What district are we in right now?
District One!
When was the Spokane flag adopted?
2021
When do meeting signups open and close?
Open as soon as the agenda is posted on Friday afternoon. Close at 6:00 on Wednesday.
What Committee (Urban Experience, Public Safety, etc) has the most Board and Commissions?
Finance & Administration
How big (in dollars) is the budget for 2025-2026 biennium?
About $2.5 Billion
When are the next elections for Council Members?
November 2027
What president opened the Spokane Expo in 1974?
Richard Nixon
From the time an ordinance first appears in a committee, how long until it is typically voted on?
3 Weeks (and one day)
What are the two Council Sub-committees?
Equity Subcommittee and Housing Action Subcommittee
The General Fund comprises roughly what percentage of the total 2025-2026 Budget?
20%
In the coming months council will approve the comprehensive plan update. How long will this comp plan last?
Until 2046
Monroe Street Bridge opened in what year?
1911
What are the three parts of the legislative agenda an ordinance or resolution can be listed under?
Pending, Proposed, Final
How many boards and commissions are there a Council liaison/representative on?
44!
How much money is the city planning to spend on traffic calming projects in the next cycle?
$3.5 Million
Who is the longest serving member currently on City Council?
CM Cathcart
What year was Spokane Transit Authority Created?
1981