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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.
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.
Spokane City Council passed ordinance C36679, dubbed “Prop None,” which Council Member Jonathan Bingle criticized as a weak substitute for the voter-approved Prop 1 aimed at addressing illegal encampments. Bingle emphasized that this decision undermines public trust and fails to respond to the community’s calls for effective action on homelessness.
Spokane will celebrate the completion of Underhill Park's sport court renovations on July 3, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local dignitaries and youth basketball players. The project included upgrades to basketball and pickleball courts, funded through city resources and community donations, aiming to enhance local recreational facilities. If approved, a forthcoming Parks & Recreation levy could facilitate similar renovations citywide.
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. He stated that the council ignored the public's desire for enforceable measures against illegal encampments, undermining trust in local governance.
Spokane will celebrate the ribbon-cutting of renovated sport courts at Underhill Park on July 3, 2025. The project, completed on budget and schedule, included new basketball and pickleball courts, sidewalks, and lighting. If approved, a citywide Parks & Recreation levy will fund further renovations of all sport courts.
Spokane will celebrate the reopening of renovated sports courts at Underhill Park on July 3, 2025. The project, completed on budget, included upgrades to basketball and pickleball courts, funded by the City and various local organizations. If a proposed Parks & Recreation levy passes in November, all city sports courts will receive similar renovations.
Spokane City Council passed ordinance C36679, dubbed "Prop None," which Council Member Jonathan Bingle claims undermines a voter-approved anti-encampment initiative. Bingle criticized the council for prioritizing bureaucratic measures over the public's desire for enforceable tools to manage illegal encampments.