Spokane City Council to Consider Day Change of Legislative Sessions

The Spokane City Council is contemplating a shift in its Monday legislative sessions to improve community engagement and minimize cancellations due to federal holidays. This potential change, first discussed last year, will be revisited in 2025 to allow for more public input. The council has opened a community survey to gather residents' opinions on the preferred meeting day, as the current draft of Ordinance C36738 leaves this detail blank. The survey will be available until midnight on September 21, 2025, and results will be presented during the Finance and Administration Committee meeting the following day. A first reading of the proposed change is scheduled for October 6, 2025, with a final reading set for October 20, 2025.

If the council approves the measure, the new meeting schedule will take effect in August 2026. This decision reflects the council's commitment to addressing constituents' needs and enhancing public participation in local governance. Engaging the community through the survey underscores the importance of transparency and responsiveness in local government actions.