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Paul Dillon @citycouncilpaul.bsky.social · 1d

Your Council recap!

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Erin Sellers @merrywanderer.bsky.social · 6d

If you read/listen to any local news this week, please let it be this! I’ve been working on it for weeks and it’s some of the most insane shit I’ve ever written

RANGE Media @rangemedia.co · 6d

From prison, convicted rapist Arlin Jordin has easily evicted tenants for decades. With Washington’s right-to-counsel laws, that’s all changing. This month, it all came to a head with Spokane's first right-to-counsel jury trial for an eviction:

Jordin v. Brayman: Spokane's first eviction trial by jury – RANGE Media

From prison, convicted rapist Arlin Jordin has easily evicted tenants for decades. With Washington’s right-to-counsel laws, that’s all changing.

rangemedia.co

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Paul Dillon @citycouncilpaul.bsky.social · 6d

“Rolling jails.”

“They tint the windows to hide empty buses.”

“One word: Uber.”

I ❤️ Spokane Transit and so should you. #weekwithoutdriving

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Paul Dillon @citycouncilpaul.bsky.social · 6d

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Paul Dillon @citycouncilpaul.bsky.social · 12d

An honor to do!

Spokane Reimagined @spokanereimagined.org · 12d

Check out our interview with @citycouncilpaul.bsky.social!

Erik @eriklowe.bsky.social · 12d

youtu.be/i3_vlLACcas

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Spokane Rising @spokanerising.com · 26d

I haven't seen this level of excitement for transit in Spokane in a while. STA's double-deckers are going to prove incredibly popular.

An inside look into STA's new double-decker buses as drivers prep for roll out

No, you aren’t seeing double – or maybe you are, if you’re looking at one of Spokane Transit Authority’s new double-decker buses cruising down the interstate.

www.spokesman.com

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Paul Dillon @citycouncilpaul.bsky.social · 27d

“As elected officials, we must welcome accountability. We must not be defensive. We must listen first. Always.”

Proud to join a strong coalition in support of community demands protecting immigrants following the June 11th protests.

📷 @peacejusticeaction

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Paul Dillon @citycouncilpaul.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Labor Day Spokane! Today we honor all workers - the people who move our city forward. This week it was a privilege to read the Labor Day proclamation and celebrate the passage of Public Dollars For Public Benefit!

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Paul Dillon @citycouncilpaul.bsky.social · Aug 26

Your Council recap!

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Paul Dillon @citycouncilpaul.bsky.social · Aug 20

The truth: The same “local officials and activists” who want to end “Housing First” always say they want us to look at Houston as a model to reduce homelessness…a city that used “Housing First.”

www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...

Effort underway for Spokane, local governments to support Trump's crackdown on homeless

The Trump administration is overturning the federal government’s decadelong approach to addressing homelessness, and some local officials and activists are hoping it will provide the momentum needed t...

www.spokesman.com

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Paul Dillon @citycouncilpaul.bsky.social · Aug 19

Your Council recap!

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Paul Dillon @citycouncilpaul.bsky.social · Aug 14

Hell yeah. 💪🏻

This is what joy looks like.

This is what solidarity looks like.

This what democracy looks like.

And we are just getting started Spokane.

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Paul Dillon @citycouncilpaul.bsky.social · Aug 14

Yes definitely making that recommendation to better aggregate data.

Paul Dillon @citycouncilpaul.bsky.social · Aug 5

Hey, I’m all in!

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Paul Dillon @citycouncilpaul.bsky.social · Aug 2

Last week I was able to tour the proposed tiny home site in District 2. As we continue to build a safe and affordable city, housing must be prioritized to stabilize our residents who are housing insecure or experiencing homelessness. Tiny homes can provide a more dignified and transitional option.

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Paul Dillon @citycouncilpaul.bsky.social · Aug 2

I fully support this.

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Paul Dillon @citycouncilpaul.bsky.social · Jul 30

It’s official!

Please join me in welcoming Shelby Lambdin to Spokane City Council!

I believe that with her experience, insights and contributions, we can continue to uplift the voices of District 2 residents and she will serve this city well over the next few months.

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Paul Dillon @citycouncilpaul.bsky.social · Jul 30

Your Council recap!

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Paul Dillon @citycouncilpaul.bsky.social · Jul 24

Honored and thank you!

⛈️ NAN⚡NET ⛈️ @slimecloud.bsky.social · Jul 22

Just gave @citycouncilpaul.bsky.social a bunch of stickers.

I hope to see some of them on his water bottle next time I stream the city council meeting.

thank you for working with the trans community to make sure our rights are materially protected in Spokane.

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Paul Dillon @citycouncilpaul.bsky.social · Jul 24

Your Council recap:

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Paul Dillon @citycouncilpaul.bsky.social · Jul 18

Love to see it.

Push The Needle @pushtheneedle.bsky.social · Jul 18

This building, legal citywide in Spokane Washington, is illegal to build in 75% of Seattle even with its new citywide zoning plan

Matt Hutchins AIA CPHD @matthutchins.bsky.social · Jul 16

With the Manito Six in Spokane, we have proof of concept that stacked flats are viable to develop, give residents a wonderful quality of living, and fit nicely in established neighborhoods. Contact me about bringing stacked flat/middle housing to your neighborhood!

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Paul Dillon @citycouncilpaul.bsky.social · Jul 17

This one too! :)

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Paul Dillon @citycouncilpaul.bsky.social · Jul 17

I got room!

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Paul Dillon @citycouncilpaul.bsky.social · Jul 17

Your council recap!

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Paul Dillon @citycouncilpaul.bsky.social · Jul 15

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Alexandra (Alex) Duggan @alexdugganreports.bsky.social · Jul 15

This morning, federal agents arrested & search homes of multiple people who were protesting against ICE arrests in Spokane on June. This is a photo from the father of one of the protesters

www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...

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