SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown is proposing two investment plans using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and opioid abatement funds.
According to the mayor, the city is preparing to receive more than $9 million in ARPA funds. Mayor Brown is proposing the following with that money:
- $5 million to assist in transitions for Catholic Charities’ House of Charity.
- $1 million to ensure Compassionate Addiction Treatment has adequate facilities for providing critical services to meet the community’s needs.
- $2.15 million to expand broadband infrastructure to underserved communities.
- $1 million to support operations and resources for a “Vibrant, Clean, and Safe” initiative.
- $350,000 for Municipal Court’s Community Justice Services, which provides pretrial case management and electronic monitoring.
The city is also receiving a total of $13.3 million over 17 years from two opioid litigation settlements involving distributors and manufacturers. With $2.2 million currently available, Mayor Brown is proposing:
- $500,000 to the expansion of the Spokane Fire Department’s CARES program, including the addition of a social worker, substance use disorder professional, and case manager to increase caseload capacity from 600 to 1,500 cumulative cases.
- $500,000 to the creation of a High Utilizer and Complex Care Initiative, including contracting with a community-based provider to coordinate care, provide intensive wrap-around services, and launch case management services for up to 50 opioid use disorder patients.
“The proposals I have put forward are not just about allocating funds, they are about crafting a vision for a safer and healthier Spokane," Mayor Brown said. "By investing strategically in city safety measures and targeted programs to assist those experiencing homelessness or suffering from substance abuse, we are addressing immediate challenges and laying the foundation for a resilient future for our community."
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