Mayor Lisa Brown

More to Every Story: How Spokane police are using a pilot program to help 'high utilizers' of emergency response Spokane police are working to identify the people who frequently use emergency aid within the city and help connect them to longer-term solutions.

The high utilizer program identifies individuals who frequently rely on emergency aid and connects them to long-term solutions. Read this KREM article to hear from someone who has successfully been through the program and from SPD about the program's success. www.krem.com/article/news...

City Council approved $100,000 in emergency financial assistance to the Spokane Immigrant Rights Coalition’s Community Justice Fund. This fund will help families impacted by civil immigration enforcement, ensuring they have access to housing, healthcare, groceries, and transportation. Thank you!

Graphic reads, “We are hiring. Positions: -Behavioral Health Paramedic -Corbin Arts Center Summer Camp Instructor -Corbin Arts Summer Camp Assistant -Deputy Fire Chief: Prevention -Finch Arboretum Art/Science Summer Camp Counselor -Public Defender II -Senior Engineer I-II -Water Efficiency Specialist”

We are hiring! Check out our featured jobs of the week and discover your next career move at my.spokanecity.org/jobs. #SpokaneJobs

Murray secures $3 million for Spokane County substance abuse, behavioral health center Spokane County is getting a helping hand from the federal government in its efforts to expand addiction and behavioral health services.

Our region has seen a significant decline in overdoses this past year and investments like this will help in making even more of a difference. Connection to services and coordination of resources is critical in moving the needle. Thank you, @murray.senate.gov! www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...

Mayor Lisa Brown and a group of employees posing in front of a projector reading, "Employee of the Month."

The PSAP team is establishing a Public Safety Answering Point. They interviewed stakeholders, compiled research, & conducted site visits while scoping out requirements & negotiating with vendors, all while maintaining their full-time jobs as first responders, supervisors, & department directors!

Mayor Lisa Brown and Dustin holding a certificate in front of a projector reading, "Employee of the Month."

Dustin is committed to Spokane’s residents and has helped create programs like the Beautification Program, which equips neighborhood councils to host their own clean-up events, and the first-ever Spokane Neighbor Day, a day of service that saw more than 350 volunteer hours. Thank you, Dustin!

Mayor James Chase speaking to an audience. Text reads, "Black History Month. Mayor James Chase."

Mayor James Chase was Spokane’s first Black mayor and served as the president of the Spokane NAACP for 17 years. His legacy is reflected in the institutions that carry his name, including Chase Middle School, Chase Art Gallery at Spokane City Hall, and Chase Youth Commission. #BlackHistoryMonth

As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seeks to procure new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities, I'm introducing an emergency ordinance that would prohibit the use of private property for detention facilities in @spokanecity.org. my.spokanecity.org/news/release...

Mayor Brown speaks at Lunar New Year Celebration

Lunar New Year Day proclamation

Happy Lunar New Year! Over the weekend, I attended @spokanecity.org’s 5th annual Lunar New Year Celebration. 2026 marks the Year of the Horse, symbolizing adventure, vitality, and momentum—promoting independence and a dynamic approach to life and encouraging people to embrace new opportunities.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Spokane!

Spokane families find affordable ways to keep kids active SPOKANE, Wash. – Alissa Roloff, a mother of four athletes, has discovered that there are various programs available to help ease the financial burden of keeping children active and healthy.

Spokane Parks and Recreation is working to make summer camps affordable for Spokane families. They are offering Youth Program Scholarships to assist families and payment plans for all their summer camps. @spokanecity.org www.khq.com/community/sp...

Council President Betsy Wilkerson is the first woman and first person of color to serve as Spokane City Council President. She is a long-time community servant who grew up in Spokane and raised two children in this city. #BlackHistoryMonth

The Community Justice Fund supports families by providing assistance with housing, healthcare, groceries, and transportation.
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When families are impacted by civil immigration enforcement, we have a responsibility to make sure they are not facing it alone. Members of the Council and I are proposing $100,000 in emergency financial assistance be directed to Spokane Immigrant Rights Coalition's Community Justice Fund.

Guide to Visiting Spokane Can we steal this city park and bring it home?

“One hell of a city park.” 😎 www.seattlemet.com/travel-and-o...

Congratulations to the Super Bowl champions, Seattle Seahawks!

Federal judge frees 10-year-old girl and her father from ICE custody in Texas; pair returns to Spokane A 10-year-old Spokane girl and her father detained by Border Patrol last month have been freed from a federal immigration detention center in Texas.

Happy to see Karla and Arnoldo are safe and back in Spokane. But, we cannot ignore the harm caused. Their detention was unnecessary and their family should never have been forced to navigate this fear.  www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...

It’s 12’s Day in @spokanecity.org! Go Hawks!

We made it! Spokane FINALLY has 5 p.m. sunsets.

Riverfront Park’s Great Northern Clock Tower is hand-wound once a week! I tagged along, climbing the 122 steps, on both ladders and stairs, to the top. The views from the Clock Tower were spectacular!

Our website is all dressed up for the Super Bowl. Go Hawks!

Great news! Thank you, @murray.senate.gov.

Mayor Brown and Governor Ferguson holding coffee cups and smiling to the camera.

I met w/ @governorferguson.bsky.social this weekend to discuss our progress in @spokanecity.org on housing, homelessness, & economic development. With the Legislative Session underway, I updated him on HB 2416 regarding fair treatment of our Waste to Energy facility under the Climate Commitment Act.

As the February 3 deadline looms, I am calling on Congress to take immediate action to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals, including approximately 500 individuals who live and work in the Spokane community.
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Sandy Williams wearing glasses. Graphic reads, "Black History Month."

Sandy Williams was an activist, journalist, and advocate. Her legacy continues through the organizations she built, including The Black Lens, Carl Maxey Center, and Sandy Williams Justice Center. #BlackHistoryMonth

Happy Marmot Day, @spokanecity.org!

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@spokanecity.org has received a $200,000 “Healthy and Sustainable Communities Grant” to support and expand The ZONE’s Youth Wellness Zone (YWZ)! I am deeply grateful to the US Conference of Mayors and American Beverage Association for believing in the YWZ and investing in Spokane’s young people.

Every day, street outreach teams, staff at our scattered site shelters & navigation center, & our law enforcement partners are working together toward the same goal. When we pull in the same direction & connect people to services, we make a real difference.
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Sometimes you just gotta ignore the Mayor’s text. 🤦‍♀️ #MarmotDay @mayorspokane.bsky.social