During the Aug. 5, primary election, voters will have the opportunity to vote on a public safety ballot measure that would raise sales tax by one-tenth of one percent (0.1%). If approved by voters, the City of Spokane Valley will use the funding to hire at least 10 more police officers over the next two years and increase public safety (does not fund fire).
To learn more about the Public Safety Sales Tax Ballot Measure:
- Watch this video message
- Attend Community Conversations on Tuesday, July 15, from 5:00 to 5:50 p.m. at Spokane Valley City Hall, 10210 E. Sprague Ave.
- Attend an open house-style meeting on Monday, July 21, anytime between 5:30 and 7:00 p.m. at the Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald Road
The next Community Conversations is Tuesday, July 15 from 5:00 to 5:50 p.m. in the City Hall lobby. This month, we'll highlight the city's solid waste program with representatives from WM (formerly Waste Management) and Sunshine Disposal Services. Come learn about what is or is not recyclable and why, hear more about lithium-ion batteries and drop yours off for disposal, get an up close look at garbage and recycling trucks and get answers to your questions about garage and recycling.
Community Conversations is a casual once a month, open house-style event offering an opportunity to meet your City Councilmembers, city staff and neighbors. There is no formal program, so stop by at any time - come say hi, ask questions and share your thoughts on any number of topics.
Join us for a night of fun at our first outdoor movie this Friday, July 11. Bring your low back chair and claim your spot before the show starts at sunset with Moana 2. We would like to extend a big thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Spokane Valley for partnering with the City this year to enhance the outdoor movie series for our community!
Upcoming movies include Monsters Inc. on July 18 and Top Gun on July 25 at Balfour Park in partnership with the Kiwanis Club, and Inside Out 2 on Aug. 1 and The Wild Robot on Aug. 8 at Mirabeau Point Park.
The City is gathering insights to help inform how Spokane Valley grows and changes over the next 20 years. Whether you live here, work here, or own a business here, we want to hear from you! Please take a moment to share your thoughts in a survey to shape the policies that affect Spokane Valley’s community vision, character, housing, transportation, and environment.
Pines Road from north of Pinecroft Road to Trent Avenue in Spokane Valley is anticipated to be fully closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 10. During the closure, BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) will install an underground support system, known as piling, for the foundation of one of two new parallel rail bridges.
The work is related to the Pines Road and Trent Avenue Grade Separation project, which will construct an underpass at the BNSF Railway crossing; eliminate the street-level crossing; shift the intersection of Pines Road and Trent Avenue to the east and replace the signalized intersection with a multilane roundabout; install new pedestrian facilities, lighting and stormwater improvements; and construct a new trailhead for the Centennial Trail with parking and restrooms.
Spokane Valley, along with neighboring jurisdictions in the county, is working to update the Spokane County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan’s goal is to help minimize the impact of disasters on people, property and the environment; lessen economic losses; avoid repeated damage; and support efficient and effective recovery when disasters occur. Help advise the plan by taking a survey.
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