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From its founding until 1960, Spokane used a commission system. On March 8, 1960, voters overwhelmingly approved the adoption of a city manager system, which gave the role of city manager most powers. [1] [2] In 2001, Spokane switched to the currently used strong mayor form of government, giving more power to the mayor as chief executive.
The Eldridge Building is a three-story structure built in the commercial style located on the southeast corner of the intersection of First Ave. and Cedar St. in the west end of Downtown Spokane. [6] It is a contributing property to the West Downtown Historic Transportation Corridor , a historic district listed on the NRHP. [ 10 ]
Kirtland Cutter, architect, known for his work in Spokane, including the Davenport Hotel; Sonora Smart Dodd, successfully campaigned for the establishment of Father's Day; Helga Estby, Norwegian-American resident of the Spokane area; in 1896 walked across America from Spokane to New York City; James Geraghty, Spokane City Corporate Counsel
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Feb. 14—Historic buildings of Spokane have lost one of their greatest advocates. Architect and developer Richard Ronald "Ron" Wells, who championed dozens of projects that reshaped, preserved ...
(The Center Square) - The Spokane City Council adopted its 2025 Rules of Procedure on Monday, amending several changes that the conservative minority believed would silence their downtown ...
People from Spokane, Washington, by occupation (12 C) Pages in category "People from Spokane, Washington" The following 94 pages are in this category, out of 94 total.
Apr. 12—A 53-year-old man died in a house fire last week in Airway Heights. The Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office said Ronald Doud died from "inhalation of products of combustion." It ...