Police Report 14-162977 Redacted
Car and Bicycle Report Finally Released The independent police report involving a sheriff car/bicycle fatality in the valley was released. Private investigators are calling it b.s. and it appears taxpayers can expect to pay another large settlement. See the entire 632 page report here. City and Police Management The new Spokane Ombudsman Committee is unlikely…
MFS August 2015 Update
The independent police report involving a sheriff car/bicycle fatality in the valley was released. Private investigators are calling b.s. and it appears taxpayers can expect to pay a large settlement. Complete 632 Page Report The above also calls into question the ability and intent of the local press. Glaring inconsistencies in a basic law enforcement…
Eight Years of Mike for Spokane
Mike for Spokane goals & objectives:
Citizen Oversight
The Spokane Police Ombudsman Committee has been revealed to be little more than a scam. There continues to be no independent citizen oversight of local law enforcement. Mike for Spokane provides a proposal for a quick and inexpensive solution to ongoing problems with the Ombudsman Committee.
Spokane Sanctuary City Status
Spokane Sanctuary City status came before the city council on July 13. The city council is still considering a ballot initiative challenging this status. Sanctuary city status has become an increasingly controversial issue across the country. There has been proposed legislation announced at the Federal level that would block all federal funding for Sanctuary cities,…
Spokane Law Enforcement Oversight
In this Mike for Spokane Update: Public comments by the Spokane County Sheriff and Spokane Police Chief. Continuing issues relative to Spokane Police Ombudsman Committee.
White Wing Extremist Holiday?
For some reason American Exceptionalism has been referred to as a white legacy of hate and bigotry, but independence from Britain and the ensuing centuries of prosperity was never a “white thing.” Slavery was going to end with or without the Civil war, thanks primarily to Alexander Hamilton. The North had the economic power…
The Grand Union
“Grand Union” or “Cambridge Flag” was first flown over Prospect Hill, overlooking Boston in January 1776 during the Siege of Boston. While never sanction by the Continental Army, it is widely believed to be the first flag of this nation. From the History of the United States by Henry William Elson: [The British General]…
Hoopfest Weekend & @YoungTRaaw is heading to Florida!
Hoopfest weekend is upon us and it is going to be hot. A quarter of a million people are expected in downtown this weekend. Stay hydrated and watch for signs of heat stroke. Mike for Spokane sends a thank you to Tyler Harvey, for showing us how it’s done! @YoungTRaaw is headed to Florida! #GoEags!…
Mike For Spokane Update: Grand Hotel and City Council Objections Over Environmental Clean-Up Bill
Mike for Spokane looks at recent objections voiced by Spokane City Council members over public funds being used to pay for environmental remediation at the site of the New Grand Hotel in Downtown Spokane. Part Two:
Police Oversight Irregularities
The findings from an independent investigation conducted by the law firm Winston Cashatt was released to the public last last week. This investigation looked into the conduct of individual members of Spokane Police Ombudsman Committee and found numerous irregularities that led to Spokane’s Mayor and City Council President to call for the resignation of three…
MFS Update June 14, 2015
Mike for Spokane update for the week of June 14, 2015. Police oversight, Sanctuary City, Mandatory Sick Leave, Sheriff’s Town Hall Meeting.
“Caught in the Act” North Indian Trails
Spokane’s North Indian Trails Neighborhood (Audio takes six or seven seconds to kick in)
Northwest Grass Roots
Meet and learn about the NW Grassroots; A local organization where Spokane area citizens work to keep an eye on the many dealings of government at the federal, state and local levels.
Government Favoritism in Spokane
Spokane has a long history of government favoritism where the wealthy benefit and the poor are taxed to pay for these benefits. It is simply government subsidies masquerading as economic revitalization at the expense of the poor and to the benefit of the politically favored.
Mike For Spokane Update for the Week of June 7th 2015
Mike for Spokane update for the week of June 14, 2015. Police oversight & national controversy involving Chairman of the Spokane Police Ombudsman Committee, Sheriff’s pending Town Hall meeting, Sanctuary City status, Mandatory Sick Leave and Sweet Public/Private deals involving tax payer funds & assets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jO58qgtteE Mike for Spokane update for the Week of June…
Civil Asset Forfeiture Abuse
Every elected representative should be taking Civil forfeiture serious, particularly in Washington State which received an F- in a recent review of abuses relating to unwarranted use of police power. “Ayala was never charged with a crime in relation to the cash; nonetheless, a Montana judge ruled last fall that he could not receive his…
Reducing Property Crime
Finding, Tracking & Reducing Property Crime in Spokane, Washington.
Taking the ‘Sting’ Out of State Surveillance
“As Congress continues to debate the future of the National Security Agency’s telephone metadata collection program, Washington state has banned the warrant-less use of similar technology that allows law enforcement to track cell phones.” Story: http://watchdog.org/221322/cell-phone-surveillance-states/
Land Use Laws Hit Everyone’s Property Rights
http://www.theolympian.com/2015/05/28/3745909/county-land-use-law-hits-everyones.html