Resolution 22-005 for 4th District Legislators CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO.22-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, RECOGNIZING IRE HARD WORK AND DEDICATION OF THE
WASHINGTON STATE FOURTH DISTRICT LEGISLATORS.
WHEREAS, during the 2022 legislative session, the City of Spokane Valley was represented by
4th Legislative District legislators Senator Mike Padden, Representative Bob McCaslin, Jr., and.
Representative Rob Chase; and
WHEREAS, the Spokane Valley City Council adopts a legislative agenda and meets periodically
with the 4th District legislators to discuss issues important to the City and the Spokane Valley community;
and
WHEREAS, the 4t+` District legislators continue to zealously advocate for the City's legislative
priorities, including advancing a number of issues that helped the City in innumerous ways, and the City
hereby recognizes the many contributions made by our 4th District legislators; and
WHEREAS,the 4th District legislators successfully worked to establish a new State grant program
that WSDOT local programs will administer to provide a state match to grade separation railroad crossing
projects, such as the Pines Road Grade Separation project; and
WHEREAS,the 4th District legislators supported the state allocating$1.4 million to the municipal
research and services center to provide technical assistance to cities on bidding large public works projects
so that high-quality projects will be constructed in a cost-effective manner; and
WHEREAS, the 4th District legislators advocated for the defeat of House Bill 1660 regarding
accessory dwelling units,and House Bill 1782 regarding mandated neighborhood zoning.The defeat of this
legislation is in line with our City's goal of ensuring local control, and that the Spokane Valley community
remains a strong voice in developing local land use policies.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington, that the City of Spokane Valley hereby recognizes, commends, and appreciates 4th
District legislators Senator Mike Padden,Representative Bob McCaslin,Jr.,and Representative Rob Chase
for their continued support and endorsement of the City of Spokane Valley.
Adopted this 26th day of April,2022.
City of Spokane Valley
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I + Pam Haley, Mayor
lu'istine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Office f the Ci Attorney
Resolution 22-005