Flags at Half-Staff Honoring Victims of Political Violence

Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at City facilities to be lowered to half-staff, following Governor Bob Ferguson's directive to honor victims of political violence. The decision commemorates the assassinations of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, as well as the assassination of Charlie Kirk in 2025. The directive also acknowledges the serious injuries sustained by Minnesota Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, during an attempted assassination. Mayor Brown emphasized that "Violence has no place in our democracy," extending condolences to all affected by these tragic events. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on September 14.

This initiative serves to remind the community of the ongoing impact of political violence. The mayor encouraged residents to lower flags at their homes and businesses in solidarity. The act reflects a broader conversation about political violence and its implications for democracy in America.