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Spokane will celebrate the renovation of sport courts at Underhill Park on July 3, 2025. The project included new basketball and pickleball courts, funded by local and state grants. If approved, the upcoming Parks & Recreation levy will enable similar renovations citywide.
Spokane City Council passed ordinance C36679, termed “Prop None,” which Council Member Jonathan Bingle criticized as a diluted version of the voter-approved anti-encampment initiative, Prop 1. Bingle emphasized that the council ignored residents' demands for enforceable measures to manage illegal encampments, undermining public trust.
Spokane officials will cut the ribbon on renovated sport courts at Underhill Park on July 3. If approved, a November Parks & Recreation levy would fund renovations for every sport court citywide. The project was completed on budget and schedule, featuring new basketball and pickleball courts.
Spokane City Council passed ordinance C36679, known as “Prop None,” which Council Member Jonathan Bingle claims undermines the voter-approved Prop 1 aimed at addressing illegal encampments. Bingle criticizes the council for prioritizing bureaucratic measures over public safety and disregarding the clear wishes of Spokane residents.
Spokane City Council passed an ordinance, C36679, termed "Prop None," which Council Member Jonathan Bingle claims undermines the voter-approved Prop 1 aimed at addressing illegal encampments. Bingle criticizes the council for disregarding public trust and opting for bureaucratic measures instead of enforceable solutions.
Spokane will celebrate the renovation of sport courts at Underhill Park on July 3, 2025, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring local dignitaries and youth players. Funded by city resources and community donations, the project included upgrades to basketball and pickleball courts, enhancing the park's accessibility and appeal. If approved in November, a Parks & Recreation levy would enable further citywide renovations of sport courts.
Spokane will celebrate the renovation of sport courts at Underhill Park on July 3, 2025, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local dignitaries. The project, funded by the City and various sponsors, included upgrades for basketball and pickleball courts. If the upcoming Parks & Recreation levy passes, all city sport courts will be renovated.
Council Member Jonathan Bingle criticized the Spokane City Council for passing ordinance C36679, which he claims undermines the voter-approved Prop 1 aimed at addressing illegal encampments. He expressed concerns about a disconnect between City Hall and Spokane residents, emphasizing the need for leadership to respect voter intent and prioritize public safety.
Spokane officials will celebrate the completion of renovated sport courts at Underhill Park on July 3, 2025. The $X renovation included new basketball and pickleball courts, sidewalks, lighting, and landscaping. If approved, a forthcoming Parks & Recreation levy could fund similar renovations across the city.
Spokane City Council passed ordinance C36679, dubbed “Prop None,” which Council Member Jonathan Bingle criticized as a weak alternative to the voter-approved Prop 1 aimed at addressing illegal encampments. Bingle accused the council of ignoring residents' desires for enforceable measures to ensure public safety and criticized the lack of transparency in the decision-making process.