SPOKANE, Wash. – Residents of South Spokane and District 2 are invited to a town hall on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at Ferris High School Commons to discuss the Together Spokane bond and levy ahead of the November 4 election.
Spokane Public Schools superintendent Dr. Adam Swinyard and Spokane Parks and Recreation director Garrett Jones will provide information about projects designed to benefit families and enhance community spaces.
A notable project involves replacing Adams Elementary with a facility that includes a Boys & Girls Club, focusing on youth development. Built in 1909, the school has outgrown its capacity and faces issues with efficiency, accessibility and safety.
Other efforts include enhancing park security and maintenance, with more staff and Special Commission Park Rangers to serve over 90 parks.
Improvements are also planned for Grant Park, including upgrades to parking, a new courtyard, enhanced playground, splash pad, sport courts and ADA improvements.
In addition to park improvements, Chase Middle School would undergo modernization of its cafeteria and library spaces to create a combined Nutrition and Learning Commons.
The installation of all-weather fields with lighting at Hart Field or the Southeast Sports Complex is also part of the initiative.
If passed, the 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 town hall on Tuesday runs from 6-7 p.m.
