by Gavin Cooley | Apr 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
IN THIS ISSUE: SBA’s response to the Supreme Court’s Prop 1 decision Confronting Spokane’s downtown drug marketplace SBA supports Ban the Address proposed city ordinance SBA Issues Statement on Supreme Court Decision Overturning Prop 1 Official Press...
by Gavin Cooley | Apr 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
Spokane’s challenges are more profound than we thought – it’s time to treat the situation like the emergency it is By Gavin Cooley Erick Doxey photo Spokane police on the scene near Second Avenue and Division Street, what we called “the...
by Gavin Cooley | Mar 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Basketball, Riverfront Park, and Spokane’s Spirit Every morning at 5 a.m., a group of us sets out from City Hall for a walk through downtown Spokane. This morning, I showed up 25 minutes late—thanks to somehow setting my alarm for 4:15 p.m.—and ended up...
by Gavin Cooley | Mar 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
A Call to Action: Oppose HB 1217 to Effectively Address Spokane’s Housing Crisis As citizens and leaders deeply invested in Spokane’s future, it is crucial to address the pressing issue of housing affordability. House Bill 1217 (HB 1217), currently progressing...
by Gavin Cooley | Mar 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
1. The Big Picture For months, we have been ringing the alarm on the urgent need for a coordinated regional response to the homelessness, public health, and safety crises in Spokane. We have outlined the work already done, the leadership already engaged, and the...
by Gavin Cooley | Mar 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Frustration Today and the Regional Plan That Almost Was – Part 2 In our Walk Diaries for March 1st, we discussed Part 1: Spokane had never before witnessed such extensive regional collaboration. Organized by three volunteers, the initiative brought together eight...
