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Public Records Requests

Before you submit a public records request

Please take a moment to review the multiple resources available that may assist you in what you are seeking.

Ask Spokane
Answers to many common questions and the option to ask a question not listed.
Public records download portal
Certain public documents filed in the City Clerk’s Office are readily available for search and download.
Washington State Patrol
Vehicle collision reports.
Permits system
Documents and information regarding permits.
Spokane Municipal Code
A collection of ordinances/laws of the City.
City Charter
The Constitution of the City of Spokane; defining the City’s formal organization, rights, and privileges.
Policies and procedures
Documents governing City administrative, executive and departmental operations.
City Cable 5
Online videos of City Council meetings, Plan Commission Hearings, City Council Connection, Mayor’s programs, and other video programs.
City Council
Current and advance City Council agendas/packets, the Official Gazette (publication of City business, including City Council meeting minutes), City Council Rules of Procedure, and special meeting notices.

What is a public records request?

A public records request is a request for an identifiable record held, owned, used or retained by the City in conducting or performing its governmental or proprietary functions. A request for information or research is not a request for an identifiable record.

For more information on public records, consult the Revised Code of Washington Chapter 42.56.

If you need a submit a public records request, please continue to the following form.

Your Information

Name

Email address

Phone number

Address

Nature of your request

Please be as specific as possible when completing your public records request. We will be better able to process your request if you clearly identify the record(s) you are seeking. Your description of the record(s) must be reasonably and sufficiently identifiable to enable us to locate the record(s) you seek. If you can identify specific dates, locations, buildings, premises, topics, departments, or people involved, it will better assist us in the search for your requested record(s).

The City has no duty to create a record, nor is the City obligated to compile information from various records so that the information is in a form that is more useful to the requestor.

Request for

Request confirmation

I understand that the City may not legally provide a list of individuals pursuant to this public records request if the request is for commercial purposes. Therefore, I certify that any list of individuals obtained through this request will not be used for commercial purposes. (RCW 42.56.070(9))

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