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WATCH: Spokane council approves tenant protections over concerns about impact

By: Austin Reed·The Center Square·Sep 13 · 5:20 AM

Originally published by The Center Square

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(The Center Square) — The Spokane City Council approved emergency tenant protections for residents financially impacted by the Spokane Complex Fires this week, but two council members voted against the measure, raising concerns about potential fraud and the long-term consequences of automatically applying the policy to future emergencies.

This story originally appeared on thecentersquare.com.

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