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Spokane will celebrate the renovation of sport courts at Underhill Park on July 3, 2025, at 10 a.m. The project, funded by local and state grants, includes new basketball and pickleball courts, sidewalks, and lighting, enhancing community recreation. If voters approve the upcoming Parks & Recreation levy, similar renovations will occur citywide.
Spokane will celebrate the renovation of sport courts at Underhill Park on July 3, featuring dignitaries and youth basketball players. The project, completed on budget, included two basketball courts and two pickleball courts, funded by city and state grants along with local donations. If a proposed Parks & Recreation levy passes in November, all city sport courts will undergo similar renovations.
Spokane City Council passed ordinance C36679, dubbed “Prop None,” which Council Member Jonathan Bingle criticized as a diluted replacement for the voter-approved Prop 1 aimed at addressing illegal encampments. Bingle stated that this decision reflects a disconnect between the council and the residents, undermining trust in local governance.
Spokane will celebrate the completion of renovated sport courts at Underhill Park on July 3, 2025. The project, funded by local and state grants, upgraded facilities for basketball and pickleball, providing improved community resources. If a proposed Parks & Recreation levy passes in November, all city sport courts will undergo similar renovations.
Spokane City Council passed ordinance C36679, dubbed “Prop None,” which Council Member Jonathan Bingle criticized as a betrayal of voter intent regarding anti-encampment measures. Bingle argued that the council disregarded the clear demand from Spokane residents for enforceable policies to address illegal encampments. He emphasized the need for leadership that listens to the community's needs.
Spokane will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 3 for the renovated sport courts at Underhill Park. The project, completed on budget and on schedule, included two basketball courts and two pickleball courts. If the upcoming Parks & Recreation levy passes, all sport courts citywide will receive similar renovations.
Spokane City Council passed ordinance C36679, criticized by Council Member Jonathan Bingle as a diluted replacement for the voter-approved Prop 1. Bingle urged that the council ignored residents' desires for enforceable tools to address illegal camping. He emphasized the need for leadership that listens to the community's concerns.
Spokane City Council passed ordinance C36679, referred to as “Prop None,” which Council Member Jonathan Bingle criticized as a diluted version of the voter-approved Prop 1 aimed at addressing illegal encampments. Bingle emphasized that residents seek enforceable solutions and expressed disappointment in the council's decision-making process, which he believes undermines public trust.
Spokane will celebrate the renovation of Underhill Park's sports courts on July 3, 2025, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring local dignitaries and youth basketball players. The project included two basketball courts, two pickleball courts, and various amenities, funded by local and state contributions. If approved, a November Parks & Recreation levy could lead to similar renovations across all city sports courts.
Spokane City Council passed ordinance C36679, termed “Prop None,” which Council Member Jonathan Bingle claims undermines the voter-approved anti-encampment initiative Prop 1. Bingle criticized the council for failing to listen to residents' calls for effective measures to address illegal camping.