The City of Spokane is asking for public input on its updated Master Bike Plan with several open houses being held in April. Paper copies of the draft plan can be found at the Downtown Library. - Spokane Government Librarian
Spokane County’s Critical Areas Ordinance is for the protection of wetlands, fish and wildlife habitats, geologically hazardous areas and critical aquifer recharge areas. There is a Draft 2007 Update to this crucial environmental ordinance, that is available online and in paper at the Downtown Library. You can also check out public comments that have been made about the draft. - Spokane Government Librarian
The March 11 Special Election covers various tax districts, depending on where you live in the county. Proposition 1 is a vote on one-tenth of one-percent sale use tax for Juvenile Detention Facilities and Jails. This is not the same tax to be used to build a new jail, according to this news release from the county, which clarifies the ballot language. - Spokane Government Librarian
The Spokane Regional Transportation Council has a link to a new Washington State database that shows pedestrian and bicycle accidents in Spokane. There are also map versions of the reports that are easier to read; you get more of an idea of the dangerous intersections for these alternative modes of transportation. - Spokane Government Librarian
Mayor Mary Verner has published her State of the City Address. According to the press release, the Mayor “talked about plans around her five priorities: public safety, community quality of life, infrastructure, sustainable economic growth, and leadership and administration.” If you have cable television, you can watch her give her speech on City Cable 5 several times this month.
The Spokane Metropolitan Transportation Plan 2007-2030, from the Spokane Regional Transportation Council is now available in a paper version at the Downtown Library. You can also look at the full-text online. New Spokane Government Documents can be found listed on this page. - Spokane Government Librarian
Tech-savvy users of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) as their only telephone source may have problems with using the 911 emergency phone system. There can be problems with routing to the right answering center, callers may be directed to a non-emergency number, or the caller’s contact information may not show up for the 911 operator. Check out their website for more information - http://www.emd.wa.gov/publications/pub_index.shtml#e
- Spokane Government Librarian
Getting around Spokane this time of year can be challenging. The City of Spokane’s Street Department Snow Removal page lists snow plow routes and rules. They also have a link to the State’s winter driving tips page. The State also has information on de-icer and how it works. - Spokane Government Librarian
If you have service requests, questions, or comments about City of Spokane services, you can now submit online requests to Ask Spokane. You will get a response within two days. There is a growing list of Frequently Asked Questions for the different departments as well. - Dana Dalrymple, Spokane Government Librarian
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