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Underhill Sport Court Renovation Ribbon Cutting July 3, 10 a.m.

Spokane will celebrate the renovation of Underhill Park's sports courts with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 3, 2025. The project, completed on budget, included new basketball and pickleball courts, sidewalks, and lighting. If approved, the upcoming Parks & Recreation levy could fund renovations for all city sports courts.

Underhill Sport Court Renovation Ribbon Cutting July 3, 10 a.m.

Spokane will celebrate the renovation of Underhill Park's sport courts on July 3, featuring local dignitaries and youth basketball players. The project included upgrades to basketball and pickleball courts, funded by various community partners. If a proposed Parks & Recreation levy passes in November, all city sports courts will be renovated.

Underhill Sport Court Renovation Ribbon Cutting July 3, 10 a.m.

Spokane will celebrate the renovation of Underhill Park's sport courts on July 3, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local dignitaries. Funded by city resources and grants, the project includes two basketball courts and two pickleball courts, enhancing community recreational facilities. If approved in November, a new Parks & Recreation levy could fund renovations for all sport courts citywide.

Underhill Sport Court Renovation Ribbon Cutting July 3, 10 a.m.

Spokane will celebrate the renovated sport courts at Underhill Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 3. The project, completed on budget, included upgrades to basketball and pickleball courts, sidewalks, and landscaping. If approved, a November Parks & Recreation levy could fund renovations for every sport court in the city.

Underhill Sport Court Renovation Ribbon Cutting July 3, 10 a.m.

Spokane's renovated sport courts at Underhill Park will celebrate their official opening on July 3, 2025, at 10 a.m., featuring local dignitaries and youth basketball players. The project included two basketball courts, two pickleball courts, and various upgrades, funded in part by a matching grant and community donations. If a proposed Parks & Recreation levy passes in November, all city sport courts will receive similar renovations.

Official Statement from Council Member Jonathan Bingle on Spokane's "Prop None" Vote

Spokane City Council passed ordinance C36679, known as “Prop None,” which Council Member Jonathan Bingle criticized for disregarding voter preferences. Bingle asserts that residents sought enforceable measures against illegal encampments, contrasting the council's decision with the clarity and straightforwardness of the previously approved Prop 1.

Official Statement from Council Member Jonathan Bingle on Spokane Council Vote

Spokane City Council passed ordinance C36679, dubbed "Prop None," which Council Member Jonathan Bingle criticized as a diluted version of the voter-approved Prop 1 aimed at addressing illegal encampments. Bingle stated the council's decision undermines public trust and fails to provide the enforceable tools Spokane residents demand for public safety.

Official Statement from Council Member Jonathan Bingle on Ordinance C36679

Spokane City Council passed ordinance C36679, also known as “Prop None,” which Council Member Jonathan Bingle criticized for undermining the voter-approved anti-encampment initiative, Prop 1. Bingle emphasized that residents desire enforceable tools to address illegal encampments, not bureaucratic substitutes.

Official Statement from Council Member Jonathan Bingle on Council Vote Regarding Ordinance C36679

Spokane City Council passed an ordinance dubbed “Prop None,” which Council Member Jonathan Bingle claims undermines the will of voters who supported a stricter anti-encampment initiative. Bingle criticized the council for prioritizing bureaucratic measures over public safety and the clear demands of residents.

Official Statement from Council Member Jonathan Bingle on Council Vote Regarding Ordinance C36679

Spokane City Council passed ordinance C36679, titled “Obstruction and Unauthorized Camping,” which Council Member Jonathan Bingle criticized as a diluted version of the voter-approved Prop 1. Bingle expressed concerns that the council ignored the residents' desire for enforceable measures to address illegal encampments. He emphasized the need for leadership that listens to the community's voice.

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