Warmest wishes from the EGNC, we hope that all enjoyed a wonderful holiday season and that the start of 2025 has been going well. 😊 We often skip a meeting in January, but we will be holding a meeting this month. The EGNC meeting will be this Wednesday, January 8, 6:00 PM, at the Corbin Senior Center (827 W Cleveland Ave, Spokane, WA 99205) and also via Zoom. As there is no crucial business on the agenda, this will be…
Happy Thanksgiving Emerson-Garfield neighbors, we are thankful for you! 😊 There are some exciting events coming up that we want to be sure everyone knows about. Hope to see you soon~ Here are some additional details for the upcoming Tree Lighting Event, from Katie Joy:
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.
📣The EGNC Summer Potluck will be held this Wednesday, August 14 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Corbin Park. 🥗🍲🍛🧁🥤 Here is the link to sign up for the potluck. Attendance will not be taken, but we hope that many Emerson-Garfield neighbors can attend!
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…