SPOKANE, Wash. – The first of several Together Spokane Halls is planned for Tuesday night in Northeast Spokane.
Ahead of the townhall, several proponents of the initiative held a press conference. There, Councilman Michael Cathcart, expressed his support.
“We really desperately need this investments in the Northeast, and I just hope that is what folks are thinking about,” said Cathcart.
The proposed Together Spokane bond and levy would cost homeowners an additional 29 cents for every thousand dollars of home value.
For a home valued at $450,000, this calculates to an extra $112.50 in 2026, or $10.88 more each month.
The funds are intended to support various projects, including those from the parks department and Spokane Public Schools. Some projects include an all-weather sports field at Rogers Elementary School, renovations at Garry Middle School, playground updates at Nevada Park, a new park in Shiloh Hills, and infrastructure upgrades at Minehaha.
“It’s about time that we see real improvements,” Cathcart said.
Together Spokane argues that combining these projects will make construction more effective and cost-efficient. However, the proposal has sparked debate within the community.
NonStop Local heard from residents who feel the additional taxes are not worth it, while others are ready to vote yes in six weeks.
At the four planned town hall meetings, organizers from Together Spokane say they are available to answer questions and hear from the public.
“It is an investment that folks are going to have to be willing to make,” said Cathcart.
Calculating your tax burden can be done via Together Spokane’s website.
