SPOKANE, Wash. – Residents from Spokane's 29 neighborhood councils gathered at Gonzaga's Hemmingson Center for a neighborhood summit. The event aimed to foster connections between residents and city departments, focusing on community strengthening.

Heather Hamlin from the Office of Neighborhood Services expressed excitement about the event. "As I look across this room, there are so many friendly faces, and we could not be more thrilled to be here with you today," she said.

The summit featured workshops, panels and community conversations, promoting a spirit of connection throughout the day.

Amber Groe, also from the Office of Neighborhood Services, emphasized the summit's goals. "The goal of bringing neighbors and city departments, different community organizations together today is rea

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