Council Goals

Consistent with its core services priorities, the Spokane Valley City Council adopts goals each year as part of its budget planning process. These goals represent very broad areas of concentration important to the well being of the community, and help provide a focus for larger efforts that accompany the daily provision of services to our community.

Goals for 2022 

1. Work with state and federal legislators towards advancing the concepts outlined in the Bridging the Valley study including obtaining financial assistance for the Pines, Sullivan and Park Grade Separation Projects. 
2. Actively pursue a plan to sustain the City's Pavement Management Program, to include sustained financing in Street Fund #101 and Pavement Preservation Fund #311.
   
3. Pursue state and federal financial assistance to address transportation concerns along the entire Barker Corridor.
4. Sustain and expand where possible, economic development efforts including the retention and expansion of existing businesses and recruitment of new businesses. Too, actively partner with local, state and national partners to support the economic and community recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
5. Continue to foster relationships with federal, state, county, and local legislators. 
6. Pursue financing for Balfour Park and Appleway Trail amenities, and continue the acquisition of park land.
7. Pursue financing for design and construction of connections between the Appleway Trail, Balfour Park, Dishman Hills, the Centennial Trail and Spokane Valley Riverloop Trail, creating where possible, a continuous loop for users.
8. Maximize law enforcement contract to address staffing levels by enhancing recruiting efforts, minimizing out-of-service days, increasing retention, and taking steps to make the officer positions and the Spokane Valley Police Department increasingly appealing as a career path for those seeking to pursue a law enforcement career in Spokane Valley. 
9. Increase community interactions, share information, and obtain feedback on current and future projects and priorities.
10. Prioritize involvement in public safety, in particular discussions regarding major policy considerations from the 2021 State Legislative Session, the jail and the criminal justice system, in order to maintain an understanding of options to keep our costs under control.

The City Council welcomes your input on these and other issues of importance to the community. 

If you'd like to share your thoughts with the City Council, please email us at CityCouncil@spokanevalley.org

Or, you can call us at 720-5000.