Spokane City Council to Consider Day Change of Legislative Sessions

The Spokane City Council is evaluating a proposal to change the day of its legislative sessions from Monday, responding to a series of cancellations due to federal holidays and stakeholders' requests for more engagement time. The council first discussed this potential change last year, postponing further deliberation until 2025 to allow for community input. To facilitate this, a public survey will gather residents' preferences regarding the new meeting day, which is open until September 21. The survey results will be presented to the Finance and Administration Committee on September 22, 2025. A first reading of the resolution is slated for October 6, with a final reading and discussion on October 20.

If the council approves the change, it will take effect in August 2026. The potential change is outlined in Ordinance C36738, which currently leaves the new meeting day unspecified. This initiative underscores the council's commitment to enhancing civic engagement and responsiveness to community needs.