Council Briefs

Council votes to address public safety budget shortfall

AIRWAY HEIGHTS — The City Council unanimously approved a reallocation of funds to address an emergent budget shortfall in the Public Safety department during its Aug. 19 meeting.

Police Chief Brad Richmond requested the movement of grant indirect funds and savings from Spokane County Dispatch services into the Police Reserve Fund. The reallocation of $80,000 is intended to balance the department’s budget through November 2024.

Chief Richmond emphasized that making these financial moves now would facilitate the department’s ability to main...