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Council forms ad hoc committee to draft reply to mayor directives, explore outside counsel and mediation
Summary
Facing an ongoing governance dispute, councilors unanimously created a three‑member ad hoc committee to develop a potential council statement responding to recent mayor directives, to explore limited outside legal counsel for counsel, and to consider mediation if the conflict persists.
Orting — The City Council unanimously voted Wednesday to form an ad hoc committee to provide tools and options for council action in response to recent directives and public comments from the mayor. The committee will consider drafting a council statement, exploring engagement of outside legal counsel on a limited scope and evaluating mediation as a possible path forward.
Council member Gunther moved to add the item to the agenda and proposed the three tasks; the motion drew unanimous support. Members who volunteered to serve on the ad hoc committee were Council members Hogan, Holland and…
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