ADVOCATING FOR OUR REGION

Convened a delegation of 43 community leaders for meetings with federal policymakers back in Washington D.C. where we advocated for issues including military housing, medical residencies, infrastructure spending, and higher education on behalf of the Spokane region.

Led business interests as a member of the statewide coalition “House Washington” to secure Washington State’s largest investment in supportive housing, mental health services, and right-ofway clearing resources.

Activated a Phone2Action mobilization tool available for businesses and community leaders to contact elected officials to advocate on behalf of their businesses and our region. Advocates from Team Spokane sent 235 emails to elected officials on local and state issues ranging from price caps to state budget provisions.

Engaged with local stakeholders to advance a working group on Organized Retail Crime, engaging state and federal efforts to address the multi-million-dollar issue with retailers and law enforcement across the region.

Advocated to successfully amend the City of Spokane’s price control legislation and keep third-party delivery services as an option for restaurants, retailers, and consumers in Spokane.

Advocated for more than $202M in regional transportation funding priorities through Move Forward Washington, advancing projects including the Division Bus Rapid Transit line, Palouse River and Coulee City Short-Line Rail Rehabilitation, and Spokane International Airport Transload Facility.