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Neighborhood Updates

Public Safety Panel

The Community Assembly (CA) Neighborhood Safety Committee is hosting a community safety panel on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at the Hive from 5:30—7 pm. The featured panelists include Spokane Police Chief-Kevin Hall, Spokane County Sherriff-John Nowels, Spokane Fire Chief-Julie O’Berg, City Council President-Betsy Wilkerson, and more. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/NeighborhoodSafetyPanel. 

On the Bright Side

The CA Good Neighbor Awards Celebration held Saturday, Dec. 14, presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Charles Hansen, Jeanette Harras Award to E.J. Iannelli, two people received the Spirit of CA, and more than 30 volunteers were recognized as Good Neighbors. ONS wants to give a shout out to the everyone that received an award for their contribution and Tina Luerssen from the Building Stronger Neighborhoods (BSN) Committee for putting on such a fun event!  

City Updates

It's a Winter Wonderland at Riverfront Park!

• Get your ‘skate’ on at the Skate Ribbon, (prices vary by session length).
• Skate Night with the Chiefs: Skate for free on Wednesday, Jan. 8., from 6—8 p.m. 
• Ice Skating Lessons: Learn the FUNdamentals of ice skating and progress through the skill curriculum set by Learn to Skate USA. Pre-registration required.
• Coaches Corner: Get tips and guidance from the skilled coaches of Spokane Figure Skating Club on select Saturdays.
• DJ Nights on the Ice: Music, lights, contests, and more every Friday starting at 6 p.m. 
• For a unique and cozy experience, rent an igloo for $90 for 90 minutes. 
• Skyhigh Savings—$5 off each admission ticket (up to four) for Spokane residents through March 31, 2025.
• And be sure to check out the City’s Parks and Recreation Department’s Activity Guide! 

C.O.P.S. Shops Contract Extension

Mayor Brown has signed a three-month contract extension for Spokane Community Oriented Policing Services (C.O.P.S.) shops to bridge funding as the City conducts the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for community policing. 

It's Snow Season!

Snow season is here and it’s time to move those boats, RVs, and basketball hoops off the street. Make sure your shovels are out of storage, snow blower is working, and ice melt and sand are on hand. And don’t forget to park on the odd side of the street when a full City plow is announced. The City of Spokane snow response information, including a live map of plow progress across the City, can be found at: https://my.spokanecity.org/streets/maintenance/snow-removal/.

• Report potholes at spokane311.org, through our mobile app Spokane 311, or by calling 3-1-1 (509-755-2489).
• For obstruction notices and detours, click here. 

Join “Adopt A Neighbor” and Make Winter Brighter for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities!

Winter can be challenging, especially for older adults and individuals with disabilities who need help with snow removal. By adopting a neighbor, you’ll provide vital snow removal assistance during the 2024-2025 season. It’s easy to get involved! Contact Aging & Long Term Care at action@altcew.org or 509-960-7281 to join “Adopt A Neighbor” and create a warmer winter for those in need. 

Year-Round Yard and Food Waste

Yard Waste year-round collection begins Jan. 1, 2025. The service will include a once-a-month pickup during the winter months of January, February and December. The “winter schedule” pickup will occur the first FULL week of the month. Weekly collection will continue to run March through November. Please refer to the annual Solid Waste Collection calendar if you need confirmation of collection weeks. Collection occurs on the same day as garbage pickup; please have your cart out by 6 a.m.

Free Car Clubs Available

Protect your vehicle from theft with the Club, Steering Wheel Lock. Free Car Clubs can be requested by contacting Cheyenne Gillespie, Crime Victim Advocate, at 509-625-4124 or victimadvocate@spokanepolice.org. Please be sure to give your name, phone number, vehicle make, model, and year. 

Climate Planning

The City of Spokane is embarking on a transformative journey to address the pressing challenges posed by climate change and planning for a more resilient future that will protect our community and preserve our environment. Please provide your thoughts on climate planning. 

Know the Number

Know which City service line to call when you need help.

• 9-1-1 emergency services and crimes in progress.
• 9-8-8 mental health crisis.
• 509-456-2233 Crime Check for non-emergency crimes.
• 3-1-1 for reporting City violations that are not criminal, like abandoned vehicles and graffiti.
• 2-1-1 social services.

Spokane Rewards. Spokane Solves. Spokane Gives.

The City of Spokane is a great place to combine community support with expertise. There are more than 30 boards, commissions, and committees made up of volunteers who help shape our community. If you have one day a year, or one day a week, there is an opportunity for you. Pick your passion and get involved!

Upcoming Community Assembly (CA) Meetings

• Community Assembly (CA):  The January meeting will be Thursday, Jan. 9, to accommodate the new year holiday. Meets at 5:30 p.m., in-person at the Shadle Park Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave.
• CA Admin Committee: Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m., hybrid (in-person, City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Sister City Conference Room, 1st floor or Zoom).
• CA Budget Committee: Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m., virtual on Zoom.
• CA Building Stronger Neighborhoods (BSN) Committee: Meets the third Saturday of the month at 9 a.m., in-person at The Hive, 2904 E. Sprague Ave.
• CA Communications (Comms) Committee: Meets the second Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Library, 906 W. Main Ave., Conference Room B, 3rd floor. 
• CA Community Development Committee: Does not have a regular meeting date and time, so please check the neighborhood calendar for meeting information. 
• CA Land Use Committee: Meets the fourth Thursday on even months at 5:30 p.m. hybrid (in-person at West Central Community Center, Newton Room, 1603 N Belt St. or Zoom).
• CA Liaison Committee: Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m., hybrid (in-person South Hill Library, 3424 S. Perry St. or Zoom).
• CA Pedestrian, Traffic and Transportation (PeTT) Committee: Does not meet in January.
• CA Safety Committee: Will be hosting a Public Safety Panel in lieu of their regular meeting the last Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at The Hive, 2904 E. Sprague Ave.

Meet the Staff

Community Engagement Programs Manager:

Pollyanne Birge or

509-625-6147

• ONS Liaison to: Audubon-Downriver, Comstock, Nevada-Heights, Peaceful Valley, Riverside, and North Indian Trail. 

Community Programs Coordinators:

Annie Deasy or

509-625-6343

• Traffic Calming program, staff representative to Communications, Community Development (CA/CD), Liaison, and Pedestrian, Traffic and Transportation (PeTT) committees.
• ONS liaison to: Chief Garry Park, East Central, Lincoln Heights, Logan, Manito-Cannon Hill, Rockwood, Southgate, and West Hills.

Community Programs Coordinators, Continued:

Amber Groe or 509-625-6156

• Neighborhood Clean-up program, staff representative to Land Use, Building Stronger Neighborhoods (BSN), Neighborhood Safety Committee, and City Council/Neighborhood Town Halls.
• ONS liaison to: Bemiss, Cliff-Cannon, Five Mile Prairie, Hillyard, Latah-Hangman, Minnehaha, Shiloh Hills, West Central, and Whitman. 

Gabby Ryan or 509-625-6858

• Community Engagement Grant program, staff representative to Admin, Budget and Community Assembly/City Council committees.
• ONS liaison to: Balboa-South Indian Trail, Browne’s Addition, Emerson-Garfield, Grandview-Thorpe, North Hill, and Northwest.

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