Keep Spokane's Bus Service!

We all know that mass transit is good for the environment and for our budgets. Keep your transportation options open and vote YES on May 20th to re-authorize funding for Spokane Transit Authority.

What your vote will do:

• Continue an existing .3 % sales tax which funds STA bus operations.
• Prevent a 45-50% decrease in bus service in Spokane.

What your vote won't do:

• This measure will not authorize any new taxes, it just maintains the existing funding.

How you can help:

• Volunteer with  or donate to the Spokane Alliance STA campaign.
• Participate in phone banks to get the word out
• Participate in door to door efforts to ge the word out.

Who to contact to learn more:

• Spokane Alliance, www.spokanealliance.org
• Transportation Choices Coalition, www.transportationchoices.org

Don't forget to mail in your ballot by May 20th!

This Spring become a locavore!

As we approach May, another growing season for farmers, Futurewise would like to thank our participating local and sustainable farmers for supporting our "Feast with Friends" event.

Please help us thank them by patronizing your local farmer's market.

Just FYI!

Buying produce from your communitie's local and 'sustainable' farmers will greatly aid your local economy, prevent urban sprawl, and reduce carbon footprint.     

2008 Legislative Session:

Our legislative bill, "Local Solutions to Global Warming", has been signed into law!

For their time and great effort; Futurewise would like to recognize the following local Spokane officials:Our greatly esteemed prime sponsor Chris Marr, Senator Lisa Brown, Mayor Mary Verner, County Comissioner Bonnie Mager, Coucilpersons Richard Rush and Brian Sayrs.

Futurewise would also like to thank our members and supporters for taking action when public input was most crucial.  Supporters and members were responsive throughout the "heated" floor-debates and challenging veto pressures from Special Interestes.  We Thank You!

Local Solutions to Global Warming:

Spokane's own Senator Chris Marr was prime sponsor for this visionary legislation that will help local governments address climate change. See our current newsletter or click here for details! Contact kitty@futurewise.org to find out how you can help!

Bike to Work!

Futurewise Eastern Washington is partnering with several groups to promote Bike to Work Week in Spokane. Please visit www.biketoworkspokane.org to learn more.

Volunteer!

Shape your community’s future and build your resume by working on city/regional planning issues!

click here for volunteer opportunities!