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WATCH: Spokane council approves tenant protections over concerns about impact
Councilmember Cathcart Says Rushing Permanent Changes "Doesn't Make a Whole Lot of Sense"
By Austin Reed · 2026-09-13T05:20:41.803Z
The Center Square — The Spokane City Council approved emergency tenant protections for residents financially impacted by the Spokane Complex Fires this week, but two council members voted against the measure, raising concerns about potential fraud and the long term consequences of automatically applying the policy to future emergencies.
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