Residents push back as Spokane Valley floats tax hike to fund new police officers

Residents push back as Spokane Valley floats tax hike to fund new police officers

(The Center Square) – Around 20 officers short, Spokane Valley says it must devote more resources to public safety to meet current demands. However, with the city lacking the funding

Residents Push Back as Spokane Valley Floats Tax Hike to Fund New Police Officers

Councilmember Jessica Yaeger pushed back after residents claimed a 641-person survey wasn’t enough outreach to get a consensus over the community’s stance. She said the city held five events, reached out on social media and did almost everything short of pulling people in off the street.The city of Spokane Valley SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – Around 20 officers short, Spokane Valley says it must devote more resources to public safety to meet current dema…