During a recent government meeting, significant discussions emerged regarding the adherence to municipal codes and the proposed renaming of the Office of Police Ombudsman. A council member expressed strong opposition to a request for proposals (RFP), stating that it did not align with established priorities in the Spokane Municipal Code (SMC). The member emphasized the importance of following the code and indicated that they could not support the RFP due to its failure to incorporate these priorities. They also raised concerns about the value of certain projects included in the proposal, suggesting a need for a more collaborative process in future discussions.

The meeting also featured public comments on Ordinance C 36567, which seeks to rename the Office of Police Ombudsman to a gender-neutral term. Will Hewlings, a local resident, voiced strong opposition to the change, arguing that the term \"ombudsman\" has been widely accepted and understood as gender-neutral for decades. He criticized the proposed change as unnecessary and indicative of a broader \"woke agenda,\" suggesting it was a superficial gesture that did not address any real issues facing the community.

Council President Dennis Flynn echoed these sentiments, labeling the renaming effort as \"stupid\" and unnecessary. He argued that the term \"ombudsman\" is already inclusive and that the proposed change was an example of creating divisive issues where none existed.

The council ultimately deferred further action on the ordinance, indicating that the discussions surrounding the renaming and adherence to municipal codes will continue in future meetings. The meeting concluded with an open forum, allowing community members to voice their opinions on various topics.