The Platform for Change is a community-driven vision for a safer, healthier, and more just Spokane.
We believe true community safety and wellness comes from investing in people, addressing root causes, and creating systems that support everyone’s well-being. Through the Platform for Change, community members, organizations, businesses, nonprofits, faith communities, and institutions are coming together around a shared vision for Spokane’s future.
By signing this declaration, you affirm your support for the Platform for Change and its three core planks:
Plank 1
Police Accountability
Spokane deserves a system where law enforcement is accountable to the communities it serves. We support increased transparency, meaningful oversight, and policies that promote justice, fairness, and respect for all people. Police accountability is essential to building public trust and ensuring safety for every Spokane resident.
Plank 2
Invest in Our Community
Community safety and wellness begins with community investment. We support expanding access to affordable housing, mental and behavioral health services, youth programs, education, economic opportunity, and other resources that help individuals, families, and neighborhoods thrive. By investing in Spokane’s people, we build a stronger, healthier, and more resilient community for everyone.
Plank 3
Transform the criminal legal system
We believe Spokane can create a more effective and equitable approach to justice. We support policies that prioritize prevention, restorative practices, rehabilitation, and successful reentry while addressing the root causes of incarceration, including poverty, homelessness, racism, behavioral health challenges, substance use disorders, and systemic inequities. Every person deserves the opportunity to heal, rebuild, and contribute to our community.
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