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In her 2024 State of the City address, Mayor Lisa Brown stated, “We just simply have to build more housing supply at all levels. This is the number one challenge facing our future quality of life in our community.” As local experts in home building and land use policy, the Spokane Home Builders Association and its members could not agree more. That’s why it is disappointing to see the Spokane City Council pass a housing ban as their first major housing-related vote after the Mayor’s public declaration. In order to pass this ordinance, the proposers claim that an emergency…
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Wondering who will appear on your ballot this August? Last week, all candidates seeking elected office were required to file with the county elections department. This year brought more action than normal, beginning with the retirement of Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers. In total, 11 candidates filed for the now open congressional seat, including several who hold other locally elected positions. The retirement of Senator Mike Padden in the 4th Legislative District attracted 6 candidates to the open seat, including sitting Representative Leonard Christian. That in turn leaves open House seat Position 2, for which 6 candidates also filed. New representation will also come…
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This past Saturday our 4th Annual FYF Construction Camp helped frame the future for high school students interested in a career in the trades. Nearly 30 students and close to 40 volunteers constructed 5 garden sheds in the sun, wind and rain. Guided by seasoned professionals, participants from diverse backgrounds came together and experienced hands-on training, networking and what a day in the trades feels like. Through teamwork and cooperation, they tackled challenges head-on, laying the groundwork for skills that will last a lifetime. This was another shining moment in the Associations history and could not have happened without our…
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SHBA partners with Hayden Homes, NAHB to raise money to help those who lost homes in Gray and Oregon Road fires In case you missed it, SHBA, in partnership with Hayden Homes held a press conference on Jan. 10 at the Ruby River Hotel to announce and present a $77,400 gift to the newly created Spokane Region Long Term Recovery Group, which is devoted to supporting families on the West Plains and in north Spokane County impacted by last year’s devastating wildfires. The funds were raised as part of a major community fundraising effort led by SHBA in the fall of 2023. Senior community leaders including Spokane County…
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