Spokane City Council Considers 0.1% Public Safety Sales Tax
The Spokane City Council is considering implementing a 0.1% public safety sales tax to fund a Community Safety Campus, integrate behavioral health into public safety, and improve emergency preparedness. This proposed tax is separate from one being considered by the…
Spokane, WA, September 28, 2026 — The Spokane City Council is currently deliberating on a proposal to introduce a 0.1% public safety sales tax. The primary objectives behind this potential tax initiative are to secure funding for the development of a Community Safety Campus, facilitate the integration of behavioral health services into public safety responses, and enhance overall emergency preparedness within the city.
This proposed sales tax is distinct from another tax measure that the Spokane County Commission is reportedly considering. The county’s proposal is aimed at covering law enforcement costs.
The specifics regarding the timeline for the City Council’s decision or the projected revenue from the 0.1% tax were not detailed in the available information. Similarly, further details about the scope or components of the Community Safety Campus or the specific programs for behavioral health integration were not provided.
The distinction between the city’s proposed tax for broader public safety and emergency services, and the county’s consideration for law enforcement, highlights a bifurcated approach to funding public safety needs in the region.
Story summarized from the original created by Erin Sellers on www.rangemedia.co, see more information here.
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