Elect Lisa Miller

WHY I'm Running For City Council

June, 2025

My Promise to Spokane Valley

• Stand Strong with Law Enforcement:

  I will ensure our officers have the clarity, tools, and support they need to keep Spokane Valley safe. Public safety isn’t optional—it’s foundational.

• Protect Your Tax Dollars:

  I will fight for smart, conservative budgeting that delivers maximum value for every public dollar. Wasteful spending has no place in our city government.

• Champion Local Small Business:

  I will work to remove barriers and create opportunities for the entrepreneurs who power our economy. When our local businesses thrive, our entire community grows stronger.

Stand Strong with Law Enforcement

Clarity, Tools, and Respect for Our Officers

Public safety is the cornerstone of a thriving community. As your City Council representative, I will be a firm and consistent advocate for our law enforcement officers—because safe neighborhoods are not a luxury, they're a necessity.

I believe Spokane Valley deserves a city council that doesn't just appreciate law enforcement during election season but backs them with clear policies, adequate resources, and the respect they've earned. Our officers face growing complexity on the job—rising crime, legal uncertainty, and changing expectations. We owe them more than thanks; we owe them the tools and clarity to do their jobs well.

My legal background gives me a deep understanding of the challenges officers face in navigating the justice system. I will work to ensure that our local policies empower, rather than restrict, effective policing—while always protecting the rights of our citizens.

From mental health response coordination to technology upgrades and officer wellness, I will support practical solutions that strengthen our force and our community. I'll also stand against efforts to politicize or defund the essential services that keep Spokane Valley families and businesses secure.

My promise is simple: I will stand strong with law enforcement and work to ensure they can do their jobs safely, honorably, and effectively—because without safety, nothing else thrives.

Protect Your Tax Dollars

Fiscal Discipline. Local Priorities. Real Accountability.

City government should be a responsible steward—not a careless spender. As a legal and business professional, I've spent my career scrutinizing contracts, uncovering inefficiencies, and holding organizations accountable. On the Spokane Valley City Council, I'll bring that same discipline to your local government.

Every dollar we collect from taxpayers must be spent with intention and transparency. I will push for budgets that reflect our community's real priorities—like public safety, infrastructure, and essential services—while eliminating waste, redundancy, and low-impact spending.

My experience negotiating government contracts and overseeing multi-agency budgets has taught me how to spot where money leaks out of the system. I'll advocate for smarter purchasing, outcome-based budgeting, and stronger oversight on vendor agreements. Whether it's a $5,000 contract or a $5 million initiative, I'll make sure every expenditure delivers real value.

In a time when inflation and economic uncertainty are impacting family budgets, our city must tighten its own belt and stay laser-focused on results. That means asking hard questions, demanding accountability, and always putting Spokane Valley taxpayers first.

My promise is simple: I'm not here to grow government—I'm here to make it work better for the people who fund it. Your money deserves more than good intentions. It deserves results.

Champion Local Small Business

Supporting the Businesses That Support Spokane Valley

Small businesses aren't just the backbone of Spokane Valley's economy—they're the heart of our community. As a business owner myself, I understand the challenges local entrepreneurs face: rising costs, regulatory red tape, and the daily uncertainty of keeping a business alive and thriving.

On City Council, I will be a champion for the business owners who live, hire, and invest right here in our neighborhoods. My focus will be on policies that make it easier—not harder—for small businesses to succeed. That means cutting unnecessary red tape, ensuring fairness in permitting and inspections, and prioritizing local vendors in city contracts whenever possible.

I've spent years advocating for smart, accessible legal tools that empower small firms to compete with larger players. I'll bring that same mindset to City Hall—because when small businesses thrive, our local economy grows stronger, our job market expands, and our city becomes more resilient.

Whether it's revising outdated regulations, streamlining support services, or promoting Spokane Valley as a place to do business, I'll work to build a city government that understands and values the entrepreneurial spirit.

My promise is simple: I'll bring a business owner's mindset to city leadership—and I'll always put Spokane Valley's small businesses first.