Our Mission
Spokane County government is dedicated to enhancing and protecting the quality of life for all citizens through the pursuit of excellence in responsive, cost-effective and customer-driven services. View Spokane County's 2016 Strategic Plan (PDF).
Our Vision
To be the state's flagship government agency renowned for innovative leadership and customer-oriented services aligned to community needs.
What We Do
Spokane County government serves all the residents of Spokane County. Our section on County Government Structure is provided to assist the public in understanding the scope of services provided at the county level. Within the boundaries of Spokane County are numerous incorporated cities.
Spokane County employs over 2,000 individuals to help meet the public needs of the 485,000 County residents. There are more than 50 Departments which provide a variety of services.
Spokane County is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40+), marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity (including transgender status), genetic information, state employee or health care whistleblower status, opposition to a discriminatory practice, presence of (any sensory, mental, or physical) disability, use of a trained dog guide or service animal, HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C status or any other basis prohibited by law.
