Candidates on the issues: Spokane Valley City Council position 2
Should Spokane Valley impose a new tax to pay for overdue road maintenance?
Rachel Briscoe Unsure if needed, but maybe if road conditions merit it
Jessica Yaeger Unsure, wants to review city budget further
Should Spokane Valley have its own police department? (The city currently contracts with the Sheriff's Office for law enforcement)
Rachel Briscoe No, as long as the city and county have a good relationship
Jessica Yaeger Yes, if financially prudent and supported by residents
Do you support Measure 1, a 0.2% sales tax on the November ballot that would raise an estimated $1.7 billion over 30 years and allow the county to build two new jails? (Spokane Valley would directly receive an estimated $3 million from the tax in 2024 and $187 million over 30 years.)
Rachel Briscoe Yes
Jessica Yaeger Yes
Should Spokane Valley have more homeless shelter beds?
Rachel Briscoe No. The city should find other ways to address homelessness
Jessica Yaeger Only if the beds are high-barrier and the city doesn't pay to put people in hotels
Should Spokane Valley City Council seats have term limits?
Rachel Briscoe Maybe. Not opposed to a two-term limit
Jessica Yaeger Yes. A limit of three or four terms should be instituted
Should Spokane Valley start taking the 1% annual property tax increase allowed by state law? (The city has foregone the increase in each of the last 14 years)
Rachel Briscoe Only if it's only way to provide essential services for residents
Jessica Yaeger Only if needed to balance the budget
