Credit Courtesy of City of Spokane A departing director of the city’s homeless and neighborhoods services division has accused the city manager, who oversees all employees at city hall, of mistreating him because of his race, according to a report by The Spokesman-Review.
Cupid Alexander, the only Black division director at the city of Spokane, unexpectedly announced he was leaving Monday. After his departure was announced, The Spokesman-Review obtained emails between him, and city manager Johnnie Perkins, where Alexander laid out a pattern of mistreatment, that no other employees seemed to have been subjected to, culminating in Perkins allegedly trying to force him out earlier than his resignation.
Spokane launches investigation into discrimination claims
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Woodward orders investigation into accusations of racism against city administrator
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Spokane Mayor Woodward, others announce new resources for homeless residents
Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward s plan to tackle homelessness includes goals to increase resources for homeless teenagers, transition people to housing and more. Author: Grace Arnis (KREM) Updated: 11:36 AM PDT June 3, 2021
SPOKANE, Wash Parts of Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward s plan to tackle homelessness were unveiled on Thursday morning at the Cannon Street Shelter in Spokane.
County Commissioner Mary Kuney joined Woodward for the announcement that began at 11 a.m. They were also joined by Mike Shaw, founder and CEO of the Guardians Foundation, Major Ken Perine of The Salvation Army, and Fawn Schott, president and CEO of Volunteers of America.