Spokane Valley to Councilmember Merkel

Spokane Valley to Councilmember Merkel: See you in court
After months of contention, debate and investigations, the Spokane Valley City Council agreed to sue Councilmember Al Merkel on Tuesday to force him to comply with state law. The decision follows more than 60 public records requests related to Merkel,
Spokane Valley City Council will sue Councilman Al Merkel over Public Records Act fight
The city of Spokane Valley is set to sue City Councilman Al Merkel over ongoing public record complaints stemming from his use of the social media platform Nextdoor.
Spokane Valley City Council votes to take legal action against Councilmember Al Merkel
The Spokane Valley City Council voted unanimously to take legal action against Councilmember Al Merkel for failing to comply with the Washington State Public Records Act.
Spokane Valley hosts PRA training after Councilmember Merkel’s alleged violations
The city of Spokane Valley reminded Councilmember Al Merkel on Tuesday what state law expects of him after the municipality spent over $235,000 last year addressing his actions and alleged misconduct.
Spokane Valley settles city hall construction litigation
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA—At the Jan. 28 City Council meeting, Spokane Valley City Councilmembers unanimously approved an $11.75 million settlement with Meridian Construction, the general contractor for the construction of the Spokane Valley City Hall.
Spokane Valley City Council unanimously votes to take legal action against councilmember Al Merkel
Merkel's social media content related to city business is public records, which is subject to the Washington State Public Records Act.
Spokane Valley reaches settlement in city hall construction litigation for more than $11M
In April 2020, the city filed a lawsuit against four companies after defects were found in the city hall building following ...
Spokane Valley settles final $11.75M lawsuit over city hall’s sinking foundation
Spokane Valley approved a final $11.75 million settlement on Tuesday with the contractor that built city hall after a probe ...
Spokane Valley to expand Greenacres Park amenities
Spokane Valley's first park since the city's incorporation in 2003 is set to get an upgrade this summer. The Spokane Valley ...
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Winter's disappearing act is over in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash.-- Winter has finally arrived in the Lilac City. For the first time this season, Spokane had multiple days with ...
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Regional Spokane 911 center SREC tells the city of Spokane to go its own way
The “will they or won’t they join” conversation between the city of Spokane and the board of Spokane Regional Emergency ...
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Spokane Valley City Council approves vote to take legal action against Al Merkel
The Spokane Valley City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, to take legal action against Councilmember Al Merkel.