City of Spokane, WA

01/22/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/22/2026 18:57

Council to Hold Press Conference: DOJ Grant

Council to Hold Press Conference to Discuss Further Information on Department of Justice Grant

Lisa Gardner, [email protected]

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:57 p.m.

WHAT: Council President Betsy Wilkerson, along with Council Members Zack Zappone, Kate Telis, and Kitty Klitzke, will hold a press conference to discuss the Council's recent acceptance of a grant from the Department of Justice's COPS Office. This grant is part of the FY25 COPS Hiring Program (CHP), which aims to boost the Spokane Police Department's community policing efforts and crime prevention.

WHEN: Friday, January 23, 2026
12:30 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.

WHERE: Chase Gallery, outside of Council Chambers
808 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Lower Level

WHO: Betsy Wilkerson, Council President
Kate Telis, Council Member, District 2
Zack Zappone, Council Member, District 3
Kitty Klitzke, Council Member, District 3

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