Phone
509-402-2056
Email
campaign@codyforspokane.com
Town where you live
Spokane
Experience (300 characters max)
I'm a small business owner, veteran, husband, and father who has lived the challenges that many in this city face: housing insecurity, bureaucratic hurdles, and the cost of simply trying to build something new. I'm committed to addressing these with practical, people-first solutions.
I take the oath of office seriously - I’ve taken an oath when I joined the U.S. Air Force, and to me, it doesn’t have a shelf life. If elected, I’ll be an accessible, accountable, and transparent council member who listens year-round, not just during campaign season. Public service means showing up, responding to concerns, and being present in the community through town halls, neighborhood meetings, and open communication.
Most importantly, I’ll always respect the will of the voters. When 75% of Spokane said yes to Prop 1, they made their expectations clear. I won’t ignore their voice. My decisions will be guided by accountability, common sense, and compassion, focused on getting real results that reflect Spokane’s values and priorities.
The City operates several neat programs that, I think, are the most appropriate ways the City can mitigate environmental impacts. SpokaneScape, a program encouraging the replacement of grass with drought-resistant landscaping materials, is a great example.
Another great example is the Urban Forestry initiative, which works to deploy trees on City rights-of-way and goes a long way to eat away at our urban heat island, mitigate roadway pollution, and beautify streetscapes. Programs like these are the effective and responsible ways the City can appropriately address environmental issues, while simultaneously reducing water and utility bills for residents.
I have not held public office, but I have served our country in the United States Air Force as a S.E.R.E Specialist, from which I have medically retired.
Homelessness is complex, and it’s clear that a one-size-fits-all approach hasn’t worked. I’ve experienced homelessness myself due to family instability, and I know first-hand what it takes to climb out of it. Spokane is a generous city, but generosity without measurable goals and accountability for how dollars are spent doesn’t lead to lasting change. We’ve created a system where people are cycling through services without actually getting off the street.
We need real results, not just kicking the can down the road while people suffer. That starts with performance-based contracts for service providers. If organizations aren’t helping people get housed and stabilized, the city shouldn’t keep writing blank checks.
Compassionate intervention means offering real help: detox, mental health care, skills training, and pathways to become productive members of society. It's time to stop managing the problem and start solving it.
I want Spokane to be a place where families feel safe, businesses can thrive, and people who are struggling have a real path to stability.
My vision is a city that’s clean, safe, and affordable. A City where common sense, accountability, and compassion work together. That means restoring public safety, cutting red tape for small businesses, and holding our systems accountable so residents can see real results.
Spokane has so much potential. With the right leadership, we can get back on track and build a city that works for everyone
Phone
509-599-1903
Email
info@savageforspokane.com
Town where you live
Spokane
Experience (300 characters max)
Christopher Savage has spent the last five years attending and reporting on Spokane City Council meetings. A longtime advocate for seniors, families, and small businesses, he champions safe streets, affordable housing, and transparent, fiscally responsible leadership.
I’ll be present, attending meetings, community gatherings, and hosting regular neighborhood forums. My focus is on listening, not lecturing, engaging residents early on to avoid contentious decisions later in areas like Emerson-Garfield, North Hill, and North Indian Trail neighborhoods.
The city should pursue environmentally sound, yet flexible, land use planning, including revisiting restrictive growth boundaries and zoning, to increase housing affordability, reduce sprawl, and empower smart development without choking supply.
I’ve served Spokane through leadership roles with Meals on Wheels Spokane, the Spokane Water Conservancy Commission, the Spokane Salary Review Commission, and as a neighborhood representative to the Community Assembly. I’ve consistently shown up and advocated for real, transparent local government.
I support compassionate enforcement, upholding Prop 1 and Sit and Lie ordinances, paired with well-managed support services. We should use a new jail funded transparently, alongside targeted solutions to help individuals in need, while ensuring neighborhoods remain safe.
I envision a Spokane where everyone, families, workers, seniors, and small business owners, can thrive. That starts with safe streets, affordable housing, and a City Hall that listens and leads with accountability. Spokane’s strength is in its people, and I’ll work to ensure that every neighborhood, not just downtown, has access to opportunity, clean and secure public spaces, and responsive local government. I’ll stand up for common-sense policies that protect our community, support our police, and make it easier for residents to live, work, and build a future here. Together, we can build a Spokane that works for all of us.
Phone
5094136676
Email
info@zackzappone.com
Town where you live
Spokane
As the current city councilmember, I prioritize accessibility and transparency. I regularly attend neighborhood council meetings, community events, and town halls to hear directly from residents. I make myself available by phone, email, and social media—and I do my best to personally respond to every message. I also walk neighborhoods, attend forums, and host community conversations and office hours, so I can stay connected to the people I serve. I believe the best ideas come from listening.
Cities like Spokane must take meaningful action to address climate change and protect our natural resources. I support smart infill development along transit corridors, which reduces urban sprawl and vehicle emissions. I’ve advocated for stronger investments in bike and pedestrian infrastructure, as well as energy-efficient upgrades to public facilities. I support investments in public transit so people don’t have to rely on individuals driving themselves in cars. I’ve supported the transition to renewable energy and electric vehicles. We also play an important role in protecting our natural resources such as the river and aquifer.
Before joining the City Council, I served our community as a public school teacher at North Central High School and as a public health worker. I created civic programs for low-income students such as Youth Legislature, Mock Trial, and educational trips to Washington, DC. During the beginning of the pandemic, I volunteered with Spokane Food Fighters, delivering meals to those in need. Since my election to the Council in 2021, I’ve served on regional boards including the Spokane Transit Authority, Visit Spokane, Spokane Regional Transportation Council, and the Association of Washington Cities. I’ve dedicated my life to serving in public service because I believe everyone deserves a fair shot.
We all agree that people should be living in homes. Spokane must take a comprehensive, compassionate approach to homelessness. I supported the recently passed H.O.M.E. Starts Here ordinance—a coordinated strategy that prioritizes Housing, Outreach, Multidisciplinary engagement, and Economic opportunity. It ensures better shelter siting, expands affordable housing, improves outreach and healthcare access, and holds the city accountable with measurable goals. We need not only enforcement, but we need to connect people with real services and permanent housing. I’ll continue pushing for prevention, housing supply, and fair hiring so everyone has a pathway to stability and dignity.
I envision Spokane as a city where everyone has a fair shot — where every neighborhood is safe, livable, and connected, and where people of all backgrounds can afford to live and thrive. That means supporting working families, building more housing, growing good-paying jobs, and making smart investments in infrastructure. I believe in pragmatic, solutions-oriented leadership that brings people together to get things done. Spokane is growing, and I want to make sure that growth benefits everyone — not just a few.
