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Spokane Council approves 0.1% sales tax increase for public safety building, other investments - Wed, 14 Oct 2026 PST

The Spokane City Council on Wednesday approved another 0.1% sales tax increase to help pay for a new $18.5 million criminal justice campus, mental health-trained 911 dispatchers and other investments.

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