Resolution 16-001 Non Sanctuary CityResolution No. 16-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON,
DECLARING THAT THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY IS NOT A SANCTUARY CITY.
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley puts public safety as the number one priority for our City;
and
WHEREAS, supporting our law enforcement community in their efforts to maintain law and
order toward the end of a high level of public safety is a priority of the executive and legislative
branches of our City Government; and
WHEREAS, cooperating with County, State and Federal law enforcement agencies is an
important part of maintaining law and order and public safety; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City Council that the City of Spokane Valley is not a sanctuary
city which means the City Police department will ask for proof of legal residence in the United
States when appropriate and City employees are not discouraged from asking for proof of legal
residence as appropriate when conducting City business.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington, as follows:
1- The City of Spokane Valley is not a sanctuary city.
2 - The City of Spokane Valley Police Department is directed to assist other law enforcement
agencies in enforcing U.S. immigration laws.
3 - Police officers and Sheriff's deputies, when operating within City limits, and City employees
are hereby directed to require proof of legal residence in the U.S. when it is appropriate as part
of doing their assigned jobs.
Mayor, Spok e Vally�