Merkel, City Council and Spokane Valley

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 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 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 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 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.
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Spokane Valley Councilman Al Merkel found ‘likely in violation’ of Public Records Act
An investigation into Spokane Valley Councilman Al Merkel’s social media platform has concluded that he is “likely in violation of the Washington state Public Records Act.” Councilwoman ...
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Spokane Valley censures council member, takes away only committee assignment
(The Center Square) – Spokane Valley officials voted unanimously Thursday to censure and remove Councilmember Al Merkel from a committee after a hearing examiner supported findings that he ...
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 ...