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 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 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 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.
Spokane Valley City Council will sue Councilman Al Merkel over Public Records Act fight
The Spokane City Council voted to sue one of its own members this week in the continuing drama over the actions of City Councilman Al Merkel. The extraordinary measure is aimed at forcing Merkel to comply with open records rules and his use of the social media platform Nextdoor.
Spokane Valley sues Councilmember Al Merkel
For the first time in history, the Spokane Valley is suing one of its own councilmembers.
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