Today’s highlights
Tom Towey was recently elected to his second term as mayor of Spokane Valley. Since the city has a city manager form of government, the job is mostly ceremonial, but it keeps Towey busy. Towey was first elected mayor two years ago during his first meeting as a council member. SR photo/Colin Mulvany
Dust the snow off your boots and settle in for a look at today's Valley Voice. Spokane Valley Mayor Tom Towey was just re-elected to a second term as mayor. He recently took a look back at his first two years in office and looks ahead to the city's future.
Reporter Lisa Leinberger was at the recent Liberty Lake City Council meeting where new mayor Steve Peterson talked more about his plan to use land the city owns to expand the city's farmers market. The council also discussed the policy governing absences by council members. The council is also planning a special meeting for Jan. 31 to select a new council member.
The Spokane Valley City Council discussed several things at their meeting, including the city's snow plan, the Shoreline Master Program and putting a gateway sign at Appleway and Thierman. Everyone seems to like the idea of a sign, but the estimated $115,000 to $122,000 cost for a sign and landscaping is proving hard to swallow for some council members.
