Commissioner Josh Kerns

05/29/2026

Yesterday, I attended and spoke at Visit Spokane’s 50th anniversary celebration. We also celebrated the record $1.55 billion economic impact tourism has on our local economy!

05/14/2026

The annual Public Safety Awards, presented by the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce is a fantastic event to honor the men and women who protect our community each and every day!

05/05/2026

Always an honor to attend the yearly Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony.

Thank you to the dedicated staff and volunteers that make this event possible.

04/30/2026

Yesterday was a great day for our community! Phase One of our Plante's Ferry renovation is complete. We have 3 new turf soccer fields along with lighting which will allow for use year-round. I want to thank all our local and state level partners who helped make this possible.

04/02/2026

Excited to break ground on our new P.A.T.H. Diversion and Recovery Center. This facility will provide services for individuals in crisis and set them on a path of recovery.

03/30/2026

My statement regarding Governor Ferguson signing the income tax into law today. I want to thank everyone who fought hard against this illegal tax, especially, the House Republicans in Olympia.

03/06/2026

The new safety enhancements at Hastings Road and Bellwood Drive will help prevent any future tragedies. I want to thank the Mead School District, Avista, other community partners for coming together so quickly.

02/19/2026

Congratulations to Visit Spokane for 50 years of promoting tourism in our region! The economic impact of tourism is enormous for our area and employs thousands of people.

01/08/2026

I am honored to have been selected again by colleagues to be vice chair of the Board of County Commissioners. I look forward to the work ahead of us in 2026.

The new year tends to bring about change, but that won’t be the case for the Spokane County Commission.

01/07/2026

These dollars are crucial for helping wildfire victims recover. I am committed to ensuring that every family has the opportunity to rebuild and return home.

Spokane County will send $200,000 to aid in rebuilding efforts in Elk and Medical Lake after the devastating wildfires of 2023.