As was mentioned in the last EGNC meeting, there is currently an open position for a Transportation Commission Liaison. More information below, from Annie Deasy, City of Spokane staff liaison to the Liaison Committee.
In May, the council approved a motion to write and submit a letter of opposition from the EGNC to the Spokane City Planning staff regarding the 601 W. Mansfield Conditional Use Permit. This permit would allow a new convenience store in the interior of the Emerson Garfield neighborhood. Many neighbors also submitted comments indicating opposition independently. City staff provided notice of approval of the Conditional Use Permit on 7/9/24. In part, the decision stated: “Staff received 76 public comments on the proposal: six during…
Thank you for your willingness to share your feedback on the proposed “Grocery” store on 601 W. Mansfield. Below you will find a sample letter to help you in reaching out to elected officials and Spokane City Planning staff. Feel free to edit or adjust your letter to highlight your own concerns and align with your opinions on the matter. For a comprehensive list of concerns, please reference OPPOSITION: 601 W. Mansfield PLEASE NOTE: Comments are DUE by 5/15/24 (This…
Did you know that there are SO many opportunities to join Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood throughout the year? Community members can take part in the Spring Clean Up event, pick up some tasty, locally-grown produce at the Emerson-Garfield Farmers’ Market, or join us at any of our monthly council meetings.A lot of information is available here on our website, so please take a look around! You can even sign up and subscribe to receive updates for easy delivery of new information from…
As mentioned in the EGNC meeting this evening, there are multiple openings on the Citizen’s Transportation Advisory Board (CTAB). If you are interested in learning more about this role, please visit the City website, here. CTAB meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month, at 5:30pm, in the City of Spokane Streets Department Conference Room – 901 N. Nelson Street. If transportation isn’t your calling, but you would still like to get involved, there is a list of…