Council amends and adopts 2026 boards-and-commissions appointments

Spokane City Council amended and adopted Resolution 2025-119, which appoints council members to boards, committees and commissions for 2026. The amendment — presented by Council member Dylan as a compromise to distribute committee leadership more equitably — was moved, seconded and adopted after members spoke in favor of shared roles and the value of diverse perspectives.

Dylan framed the amendment as promoting shared leadership across committees: "You get a chair, you get a chair, you get a chair," he said, describing it as a compromise that reflected the council’s shared values. Council member Cathcart acknowledged disappointment about being removed from certain budget discussions but thanked colleagues for the recognition of his contributions to budget work.

Council members Matelis, Zappone and Klitsky voiced support for the compromise and noted past service on public-safety and neighborhood committees. The council suspended the rules to allow immediate discussion of the amendment and then adopted it by voice vote; later votes to finalize appointments were taken during the session.

The amendment and adoption change the committee chair assignments for the year, and council staff will update official appointment records to reflect the action.