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Government Affairs
Primary Election Update
Primary Election Update With virtually all of the ballots counted in Spokane, the head-to-head contests are set for November’s showdown. Let’s take a look at some key races: Governor It’s Bob Ferguson (D) with 45.2% vs Dave Reichert (R) at 27.4% to decide who redecorates the Governor’s mansion for the first time in quite a…
Read MoreCity Council’s Housing Ban Defies Mayor’s ‘All of the Above’ Housing Proclamation
City Council’s Housing Ban Defies Mayor’s ‘All of the Above’ Housing Proclamation In her 2024 State of the City address, Mayor Lisa Brown stated, “We just simply have to build more housing supply at all levels. This is the number one challenge facing our future quality of life in our community.” As local experts in…
Read MoreElection Results: Day 1
Election Results: Day 1 The first batch of returns are in. For the most part our Pro-Housing candidates are down but within striking distance with between 20,000 – 30,000 ballots left to count. We have always expected these races to be close. In the Mayor’s race, Mayor Woodward is down by about 1,600 votes. We expect…
Read MoreVote for Defenders of Housing by November 8
Vote for Defenders of Housing by November 8 When it comes to elections, our objective is clear: support candidates that are pro-housing and pro-business. Today, eight out of 10 families can’t afford to buy a home in the Spokane area. That’s the number one reason we’ve endorsed defenders of housing for the November election. …
Read MoreCity of Spokane Redistricting Board Seeks Feedback on Four Proposed Maps
City of Spokane Redistricting Board Seeks Feedback on Four Proposed Maps Spokane—The City of Spokane Redistricting Board (“Board”) is seeking input from the public on four proposed maps updating City Council Districts based on 2020 Census data. The proposed maps can be found at https://my.spokanecity.org/bcc/boards/city-council-districting-board/. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in the…
Read MoreWhat is Energy Efficiency? Why Does it Matter?
What is Energy Efficiency? Why Does it Matter? We spoke with an energy efficiency expert for answers There are a lot of buzzwords around energy these days, but simply put, energy efficiency is using less energy to get a job done. And when it comes to our homes, using less energy typically means lower energy…
Read MoreRedistricting of Spokane
Redistricting of Spokane After every census, based on population growth, every jurisdiction must undergo modifications to their voting districts. We refer to this process as Redistricting. The County and State completed their Redistricting maps in the fall of 2021, and now the City of Spokane is in the process of making updates to their Districts.…
Read MoreSpokane’s Cooling Housing Market?
Spokane’s Cooling Housing Market? Spokane’s housing market is currently wavering on the razor’s edge of too hot to handle, and too cold to hold. For the first time in over a decade, July 2022 saw housing inventory increase, while the greatest year-over-year decrease in home purchases also occurred. So, what’s happening? How can we…
Read MoreElections Have Impact
Elections Have Impact Every election has an impact on your life… but the 2022 County Commissioner Races will be especially impactful. Why will County Commissioner Elections be so impactful? They will shape the future of housing and economic development in Spokane. The 2022 County Commissioner Race is not only going to impact your…
Read MoreTop Five Issues Driving the Spokane Housing Crisis
Top Five Issues Driving the Spokane Housing Crisis Eight out of 10 Spokane residents can’t afford to buy a home in current market conditions. Read that sentence again. We’re in a housing crisis like never before. Home prices in Spokane rose 30% over the past year alone, hitting an all new high for the average…
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