Spokane City Council to Consider New Camping and Obstruction Ordinance

The Spokane City Council plans to vote on the “Safe and Accessible Spaces” ordinance during a legislative session on October 27, 2025, at 6 p. m. This ordinance, which was discussed in the Public Safety and Community Health Committee, aims to enforce a ban on camping and obstruction on public property. It will grant Spokane Police Department officers discretion to either assist willing suspects or cite repeat offenders with escalating consequences. The council suspended the rules to include this ordinance in the agenda for the meeting.

Citizens wishing to provide testimony can sign up via the City Council Public Comment Sign-up Form webpage. The legislative session will be streamed live on Channel 5, CityCable5 online, and the Spokane City Council Facebook page. This ordinance reflects ongoing efforts to address public safety and community health issues in Spokane. The outcome of this vote could significantly impact city policies regarding homelessness and public space usage.