Will SPD guild listen?
With the council’s unanimous vote to reject the Spokane Police Union contract, I feel listened to as a citizen. Voters approved measures for increased accountability and transparency for the police. The council respects the city charter and the independence of the Office of the Ombudsman. Will the police guild listen, accept a pay raise, and approve the contract?
Our police force is one part of what makes Spokane a great place to live, work and raise a family. We’re also lucky to have a functioning city government, public education, health care professionals, parks, nonprofits and for-profit businesses, public transportation, utilities and other infrastructure.
Let’s not forget that we’re all in this together. So many people in Spokane are struggling right now! Will the SPD and the guild listen to the voters, the City Council, and do the right thing for us all? We’ll see.
Liza Mattana
Spokane