#spokane

A significant budget deficit threatens the Spokane County Sheriff's Office with potential layoffs. Sheriff John Nowels stated that a $6 million shortfall could lead to nearly 30% of deputies being cut. This is due to 85% of the budget being allocated to salaries and benefits. County leaders are considering a public safety sales tax increase to address rising costs. Without new revenue, personnel reductions appear unavoidable.

Spokane, WA

https://www.officer.com/command-hq/news/55407759/spokane-county-sheriff-says-6-million-budget-shortfall-could-force-deputy-layoffs

As the city faces a shortfall, Mayor Lisa Brown unveils a proposed budget that includes at least 20 cut positions and a new tax aimed at stabilizing city finances.

https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/spokane-mayor-proposes-budget-cuts-new-tax/293-deac3673-adf3-4822-84cb-eafcbf4cbe1a