City Council denies grant requests

SPOKANE VALLEY – The City Council reviewed grant funding requests during its Dec. 12 meeting.

City Budget Analyst Sarah Farr and Accounting and Finance Program Manager Gloria Mantz presented Behavioral Health and Human Trafficking grant funding proposals.

The programs were among several vying for funds from the city.

Farr said that an award capped at $1 million would be granted to agencies securing four or more supporting votes from the Council. Those receiving three or fewer votes were not eligible for a grant award.

The spotlight first fell on Lutheran Community Services Northwest, represent...