Spokane City Council to Consider Day Change of Legislative Sessions

Spokane City Council is considering moving its legislative sessions from Mondays due to frequent cancellations and requests for increased public engagement. A community survey aims to gather input from residents, closing on September 21, 2025, with results to be presented at a Finance and Administration Committee meeting the next day. This initiative stems from discussions that began last year when the council first addressed the need for a change. The council deferred further action to 2025 to ensure thorough community feedback before making a decision. The proposed ordinance, C36738, currently does not specify a new meeting day, which will be determined based on survey responses.

If the change receives approval, it will take effect in August 2026. The first reading of the ordinance is set for October 6, 2025, with a final reading on October 20. This process reflects the council's commitment to aligning meeting schedules with constituents’ needs.