SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane is launching a program offering property owners a free solar-powered, motion-detecting residential light. The Spokane Safe and Bright Residential Light program aims to help residents illuminate commonly dark areas in their neighborhoods, such as alleys, sidewalks, and public walking spaces.
Councilman Michael Cathcart helped spearhead the creation and funding of the program using the remainder of the city’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money.
“The Spokane Safe and Bright Residential Lighting Program is a smart, targeted investment in neighborhood safety and quality of life. Helping residents improve lighting around their homes, particularly in underlit areas of our neighborhoods, is a practical step that can deter crime while supporting families and making Spokane feel safer and more welcoming. This responsible use of our community’s federal recovery dollars can produce real, visible results for people across the city,” Cathcart said…