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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.
Spokane City Council passed ordinance C36679, dubbed "Prop None," which Council Member Jonathan Bingle criticized as a weakened alternative to the voter-approved Prop 1 aimed at addressing illegal encampments. Bingle expressed that this decision shows a disconnect between the council and Spokane residents who seek effective solutions for public safety.
Spokane will celebrate the ribbon-cutting of renovated sport courts at Underhill Park on July 3, 2025, at 10 a.m. The project, completed on budget and on schedule, included two basketball courts and two pickleball courts. If a November Parks & Recreation levy passes, all city sport courts will receive similar renovations.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.