(The Center Square) – Spokane Valley leaders explored a menu of tax and fee increases on Tuesday as the city council grapples with growing concerns around its pubic safety contracts with Spokane County.
Voters approved a sales tax hike last year to hire additional police officers, but the Spokane Valley City Council generally avoids raising the cost of living. While the officials haven’t yet decided whether to increase taxes or fees to balance next year’s spending, several revenue options remain on the table.
The seven-hour meeting repeatedly highlighted instability in public safety costs tied to a contract with the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office for policing services, with no estimates available yet for next year…