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 unanimously votes to sue councilmember Al Merkel
City manager John Hohman says this marks the first time a Spokane Valley city councilmember will have legal action taken against them by the city.
Spokane Valley votes to sue Councilmember Al Merkel for violating state law; Merkel alleges retaliation
The Spokane Valley City Council voted on Tuesday to take legal action against Councilmember Al Merkel. "If you support him, then I would be more than happy to take donations into our legal fund because this is going to be expensive,
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 sues Councilmember Al Merkel
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt discusses USAID funding media outlets. For the first time in history, the Spokane Valley is suing one of its own councilmembers.
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 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.
Councilmember Merkel pushes back against lawsuit, claims political discrimination
A day after his peers decided to sue him, Councilmember Al Merkel sent a letter to the Spokane Valley City Council, stating his intent to seek ...
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 ...