Spokane City Council to Consider Day Change of Legislative Sessions

Spokane City Council is evaluating a shift in its legislative session day from Mondays due to frequent cancellations caused by federal holidays and requests from constituents for increased engagement time. A public survey aims to collect feedback from residents, closing on September 21, 2025, and the results will inform discussions at the Finance and Administration Committee meeting on September 22. The council first addressed this potential change last year but postponed further discussions until 2025 to better incorporate community input. The first reading of the proposed change is scheduled for October 6, 2025, with a final discussion on October 20. The change is part of Ordinance C36738, which currently does not specify the new meeting day, awaiting public feedback.

If approved, the new schedule will be implemented in August 2026. This initiative reflects the council's commitment to improving legislative accessibility and responsiveness to community needs. Residents are encouraged to participate in the survey to ensure their voices are heard in this decision-making process.