Justice Not Jails Spokane

Join Justice Not Jails to prepare yourself for this 2026 legislative season! You do not need a law degree to understand how decisions get made in Washington.

This free, in-person workshop breaks down how a bill becomes a law, how to use leg.wa.gov, and how to talk directly with lawmakers.

January 3, 11am - 4pm. Free lunch. Free childcare. Real conversation.

RSVP: https://KnowTheLegislativeProcess.eventbrite.com
Questions? Reach out! [email protected] | 509-919-6939

Know the Legislative Process - FREE Community Workshop Join our free workshop to learn how laws are made and how you can get involved!

*TONIGHT* Join us and the Justice Not Jails campaign as we make some final calls to voters! We are just 5 DAYS away from ballots being due - it's a critical time to make those calls, talk about why we are saying NO to Measure 1, and remind members of our community that our votes and our voices matter! Sign up now at bit.ly/jnjcanvassing

*TODAY* Join us and the Justice Not Jails campaign as we talk to voters about the importance of saying NO to Measure 1 this fall! No experience necessary, training and food provided. Register now at bit.ly/jnjcanvassing

Join us this Sunday, Oct. 29th, for another lively and engaging canvassing event!

Our recent community canvassing events have been amazing! Speak to the Spokane community about voting against Measure 1, a proposition aimed at raising the sales tax to build a new jail.

RSVP for paid canvassing positions by visiting "Take Action" at bit.ly/jnjcanvassing

Join us this Saturday, Oct. 21, for another lively and engaging canvassing event!

Our recent community canvassing event on Sunday was a success! We came together to speak to the Spokane community about voting against Measure 1, a proposition aimed at raising the sales tax to build a new jail.

RSVP for paid canvassing positions by visiting "Take Action" at bit.ly/jnjcanvassing

Phonebank Event Tonight: October 19TH, 2023 5:30 - 8 PM
Community Building: 35 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA
Come together to Say NO to Measure 1. Sign up for paid canvassing or to become a volunteer. Food and beverages provided. SIGN UP HERE: www.bit.ly/jnjcanvassing

Check out our Upcoming events:

Phonebanks
Thu Oct 19, 5:30pm-8:00pm
Tue Oct 24, 5:30pm-8:00pm
Thu Nov 2, 5:30pm-8:00pm
Mon Nov 6, 5:30pm-8:00pm

Door Knocking:
Sat Oct 21, 10:00am-2:00pm
Sun Oct 29, 11:00am-3:00pm
Sat Nov 4, 10:00am-2:00pm

is back!

Join us for the 2nd Vote for Survival Festival -- A FREE and ALL AGES community event!

Enjoy LIVE MUSIC, VOTER EDUCATION, and KIDS ZONE on October 22, 2023, 12-9pm at the Central Spokane Public Library in downtown.

VFS Fest is a non-partisan, low barrier community event that brings together local and regional musicians, artists, and community organizations to foster a safe and encouraging community space where voting and asking questions about voting are accessible, understandable, and welcoming in order to increase voter engagement among younger, BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+ folks.

Everyone should be able to reimagine Spokane, not just those in power. Reimagine Spokane by voting with your values!

This event is co-presented by Asians for Collective Liberation in Spokane, Spectrum Center Spokane, and Have You Heard!? Live. For more information, visit
reimaginespokane.us

https://www.vera.org/a-toolkit-for-jail-decarceration-in-your-community

A Toolkit for Jail Decarceration in Your Community Vera works closely with government and civic leaders to urgently build and improve justice systems that ensure fairness, promote safety, and strengthen communities.

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2023/aug/30/spokane-county-must-explain-that-17-billion-sales-/

Spokane County must explain that $1.7 billion sales tax would pay for jails, judge rules The decision comes after jail opponents earlier this month filed a petition in Superior Court, hoping to force Spokane County to provide voters with a more thorough description of Measure 1.

Throughout October, JNJ will host a weekly screening event featuring Netflix's original documentary "13th."

Directed by Ava Duvernay, this film dives into the 13th Amendment's role in perpetuating racial inequality by disproportionately incarcerating Black Americans. Using insightful interviews and historical footage, the film unveils the deep-seated issues of racial bias within the American legal system. This documentary offers essential context for comprehending why the United States often resorts to carceral solutions, as exemplified by Measure 1.

We invite you to join us every Wednesday throughout the month of October. Doors open at 6:30! (Free event)

Save your spot:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ybSOizw6OGjrhhFBuLyCO3kyFHWXp9ZPL9-5fvwKsAw/edit?fbclid=IwAR0tNf6CChqWT0gD8JDQaSQrvs787fuQZ7hlAE-1fcuRS9Pty40bQHrzclk

Washington's sales tax is 6.5%. Additional taxes can be added by cities and counties. Currently, in Spokane County, the effective sales tax rates ranges between 8.1% and 9.1%, depending on the specific jurisdiction. This includes local rates of 1.6% in smaller towns and up to 2.6% in Airway Heights. If Measure 1 is passed, the range would go up to 8.3% to 9.3%.

This is how many jail beds will be added if Measure 1 is approved:

- 462 beds at the downtown jail.

- 124 beds in the Public Safety Building (which was the county jail from 1970 to 1986).

- 362 beds at Geiger Corrections Center. The county plans to add 410 beds and close Geiger if Measure 1 is approved!

- 768 beds in a new multistory jail downtown.

- 128 beds in a new community corrections center on the same campus. Why do we need more jail beds when it doesn't seem to fix the core issues Spokane is having?

Angel Tomeo Sam, formerly incarcerated peer advocate and community service provider of Yoyot Sp’q’n’i, Compassionate Addiction Treatment, The Bail Project, and Justice Not Jails, shares her experience in The Inlander. Read now!

https://www.inlander.com/news/spokane-county-wants-more-jail-beds-room-for-therapeutic-classes-while-opponents-say-new-proposed-sales-tax-is-a-blank-check-for-a-broken-sy-26758440