Homeless Housing Task Force

Meetings

• 2:00 pm on the fourth Thursday of each month
• In-person at Spokane Valley City Hall, 10210 E Sprague Ave, Room N212, Spokane Valley WA and virtually on Zoom
• All Homeless Housing Task Force meetings are open to the public
• Next Meeting: Thursday, January 22, 2026  

Packets & Minutes

• Current Meeting Packet
• Past Meeting Packets
• Past Meeting Minutes

Overview

In July 2023, the City Council approved Resolution 23-009, which established a homeless housing program, including a task force, to serve and provide help to people experiencing homelessness within Spokane Valley. The task force makes recommendations to the Council regarding the regional Five-Year Housing and Homeless Plan, use of the revenue derived from the Homeless Housing and Assistance Act and other policies addressing homelessness.

Resolution 24-014, adopted by Council in December 2024, extended the term of the interim task force to March 31, 2024, or until the permanent task force can be established.

Members

The Council passed Resolution 25-001 on Jan, 21, 2025, which approves development of a permanent Homeless and Housing Task Force with nine voting positions (each with a three-year term) and two non-voting positions.  Based on input from Council and the interim task force, the following composition is recommended to reflect a wide range of experience with addressing homelessness issues.

Current Task Force Members

Voting Members

• Position 1: Mayor Pam Haley, City of Spokane Valley
• Position 2: George Dahl, Housing & Community Development Adminitrator, Spokane County
• Position 3: Lance Beck, CEO, Greater Spokane Valley Chamber
• Position 4: John Parker, Superintendent, Central Valley School District
• Position 5: Kelly Keenen, Spokane Housing Authority
• Position 6: Joseph Ghodsee
• Position 7: Allisha Corley
• Position 8: Lisa Miller
• Position 9: Audrey Grimm

Non-Voting Members

• Arielle Anderson, Director of Community, Housing and Human Services Dept., City of Spokane
• Gloria Mantz, City Services Administrator, City of Spokane Valley