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Spokane Votes on Right to Cooling
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- Jun 23, 2026
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- 61
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Summary
Spokane’s City Council is poised to vote on a “right to cooling” law as early as July 15th, potentially forcing landlords to provide air conditioning to tenants to prevent heat-related health dangers. Originally slated for 2031, the law may now take effect as soon as mid-July, with tenants able to install their own cooling systems and deduct up to $500 from rent if landlords fail to act. While supporters argue it’s a life-saving measure—citing 20 deaths during the 2021 heat dome—opponents warn it could strain older buildings and drive up housing costs. The debate underscores a growing conflict between tenant safety and property owner economics amid rising extreme weather. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cd7737d6327ad0dd